Sustainable development and gender equality-A case study on role of NGO Prof. Mirza Mahrukh1, Nisa Zaibun2 1Vice Chancellor, KMCUAF University, Lucknow, India, Email id: zammkfmahrukh@yahoo.com 2Research Scholar, Department of Commerce, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India, Email id: zaibunrizvi@gmail.com Online published on 10 April, 2019. Abstract The sustainable development goal (SDG) 2030 agenda was adopted by United Nations Development Summit which held at 25th sept. 2015. A set of 17 goals for sustainable development being included in the agenda in order to end poverty, discrimination, injustice, climate change, equality all over the world by 2030. Sustainable development goal (SDG) #5 refers to the gender equality and women‘s empowerment. It clearly advocates women and girls, everywhere, must have equal rights and opportunity, and be able to live free of violence and discrimination. Though women empowerment and equality is one of the 17 goals of sustainable development, but it is most crucial for inclusive growth and development of all dimensions. For achieving this goal non-government organisations can play an active role as they works at grassroots levels with women, human rights organizations and individual activists. Wherever they document violence and discrimination against women; can mobilize action to support efforts and stop these abuses. This is a case study of NGO operating in the district of Barabanki in the state of UP for women empowerment and financial inclusion. The aim of this study is to look at whether or not this NGO have the potential to empower women and create gender equality in its region. The analysis is based on qualitative, semi-structured interviews conducted on site and data published by NGO. The conclusion from the study is that NGO play an important role in gender equality and women empowerment, not only through directly providing opportunities to earn livelihood, but also by raising awareness of the importance of education, advocacy and by preparing them to be self-dependent. With an active action on sustainable development goal (SDG) #5, every part of the world can make progress towards sustainable development by 2030, leaving no one behind. Top Keywords Sustainable Development Goals, gender equality, women empowerment. Top |