Women in India
How Free? How Equal?

CONTENTS

7
Women's freedoms and equality: India's commitment

19
Freedom to lead a long life

29
The right to health

43
The right to education

51
Freedom to work without exploitation

61
Freedom to participate in decision- making

71
Freedom form fear

78
Towards gender equality:
Towards greater freedoms for women
 

Report commissioned by the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator in India
2001
The views expressed in this report do not necessarily reflect the official views and policies of the United Nations.