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It is the vision that men and women should be treated equally in social, economic and all other aspects of society, and to not be discriminated against on the basis of their gender. Gender equality is one of the objectives of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. World bodies have defined gender equality in terms of human rights, especially women's rights, and economic development. The United Nation's Millennium Development Goals Report states that their goal is to "achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women".The United Nations is fighting towards ending gender equality stating, "Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world." Despite economic struggles in developing countries, the United Nations is still trying to promote gender equality, as well as help create a sustainable living environment is all its nations.Their goals also include giving women who work certain full-time jobs equal pay to the men with the same job. The United Nations also plan to reach goals of ending discrimination of women and girls everywhere, end child marriage as well as female genital mutilation, and make sure women have the same leadership opportunities, economically and politically. Outlined on the United Nation's website are their goals they are working towards to help stop gender inequality. The United Nations express they plan to "Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation." The United Nation Population Fund states "Child marriage is a human rights violation. Despite laws against it, the practice remains widespread: Globally, one in every five girls is married, or in union, before reaching age 18." The UNFPA are using their resources to help end this practice around the world. On their official website they claim, "UNFPA supports evidence-based, girl-centred investments that empower girls with the information, skills and services they need to be healthy, educated and safe, helping them make a successful transition to adulthood." The United Nation Population Fund also helps young girls who are already married with things such as family planning and maternal health.