CHALLENGES IN ATTAINING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR WOMEN: A HUMAN RIGHTS PERSPECTIVE.

Abstract

Background

Globally, associations and federations of social workers acknowledge that human rights education is crucial to social work practice's ability to be used in various cultural contexts and, consequently, to surpass the objective of social justice. A significant portion of women lack literacy, which limits their access to services, knowledge, and decision-making on health issues. The health needs of disadvantaged and vulnerable groups in society can be given priority by national governments and international health bodies using the principles provided by a human rights approach. To implement corrective measures, it is critical to comprehend the obstacles and problems impacting women's health and well-being. This article seeks to clarify these points. The primary goals of the research are to: 1. Identify the most reliable source of information regarding women's rights. 2. To investigate the awareness of human rights among Luckow City women employed in the chikankari sector. 3. To assess these women's awareness of their rights as women.

Method

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of awareness regarding women's rights among Luckow City women employed in the chikankari sector. For this study, a random sample strategy was applied. Respondents provided primary data through the use of a standardized questionnaire. For the study, 200 questionnaires were issued; 176 respondents completed the questionnaire. The study is restricted to Luckow City women employed in the chikankari sector. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to examine the data.

Result

Analyzing the collected data, it was found that overall awareness of women's fundamental rights is low; When looking at the preferred source of information on women's health and human rights, the largest number of respondents chose NGOs as the answer; Analyzing the collected data on awareness of human rights and women's health rights, it was found that 72.72% of women are aware of the right to health facilities; and 78.4% of women are aware of the right to work as their human right regardless of gender

Conclusion:

According to the findings of this survey, there is still a gap between awareness and application of fundamental human rights, even if women are now considerably more aware of them. Numerous variables that differ depending on a woman's location, socioeconomic class, and cultural background can be used to assess her health in India. Modern strategies to safeguard women's health and well-being include public health and human rights.

A multifaceted strategy should be implemented to raise awareness among women employed in the unorganized sectors, demand it when needed, and make it conveniently available to them, regardless of their gender. The entitlement to health transcends adequate medical care. It also means that rather than weakening or jeopardizing women's health, the environments in which they live and work, both at home and elsewhere, should promote it.

Key Words: Health, Human rights, Gender, Women’s rights, health care, reproductive rights