Ways that Karuna is Working to Overcome Gender Inequality in South Asia

The consequences of gender inequality in India, Nepal and Bangladesh can be devastating for women and girls, leading to abuse, exclusion, trafficking and, in extreme cases, death. Across South Asia, gender inequality is prevalent and widespread due to long-entrenched cultural norms, meaning that women and girls are marginalised from society, losing out on access to education, economic opportunities, legal protection and safety from violence and trafficking.