Women s Rights Of Women - 1272 Words

Throughout history, women have fought a strenuous battle for equal rights. Many men, and even some women, all over the world believe that women do not share the same value and importance to society as men do. On September 5, 1995, Hillary Clinton spoke at the 4th World Conference on Women, on behalf of women all over the world. Clinton raised awareness on how women s rights are being violated and why it is important to recognize women s rights as equal to everyone else’s rights. Even today, in 2016, the words Clinton in 1995 spoke still impact the world. Hillary Clinton, a powerful, credible woman, touched the world by explaining the mental, and physical hardships that many women face every day, and how addressing this problem will†¦show more content†¦Women have a hard time supporting their families, when they are sick with disease that are preventable, have very little income, and have minimal schooling. Clinton argues how this affects families, communities and eve n the nation. While some women fights to gain access to things that will help their families live a better life, other women are having their rights violated in appalling ways. Secondly, Clinton voiced how all around the world, in South Africa, Indonesia, America and many other countries, women have to bare many violent acts everyday. Clinton’s speech shocked us with the reality of the abuse and violence women have to face daily. Many women are being abused and raped in their own homes and communities. Violence is one of the leading causes of death for women ages 14-44 (Clinton). Unfortunately, the majority of the perpetrator’s are their own husband, relative’s, and neighbors, people they know and trust. Many women have to live in fear of their communities because of these events. Clinton also brought attention to the reality of rape of women in wars. In many wars, women have been subjected to rape as a tactic to make these men seem more powerful. The rape of wo men weakens the home and towns they live in. Hillary Clinton’s speech is remarkable not only because of the unbelievable reality women endure, but also because of her credibility. She was able to deliver such an exceptional speech because of her