Education for women But it's not just children who find themselves in positions of vulnerability. Whilst great strides have been made in certain developed countries towards the equalisation of the position of men and women, the modern-day reality for many women in far more natuions remains at best semi-feudal, where women enjoy few, if any, of the rights enjoyed in the industralised nations.Despite their vital role in society, and the contributions made in all areas of endeavor, women are still treated as second-class citizens, denied the opportunity to better themselves through education in all but a few narrow fields. Moreover, in some cases, women become the 'property' of their husbands, and are limited in how and where they can socialise outside the home, if at all. In short, even at the end of the first decade of the 21st Century, the situation remains bleak for hundreds of millions of women throughout the world. As with the children and others living in poverty his Foundation supports, Mr Kohli is a passionate advocate of the enhancement of the rights of women to both improve their educational horizons, and also make further strides in the workplace. "Whatever people say there's still a 'glass ceiling 'for women in the business world" says Kohli. "I only discriminate on talent and ability, something which every person possesses, a quality which only needs the right environment and stimulation in which to express itself." "Another major goal with the Tej Kohli Foundation is to encourage women to embrace these educational opportunities, as although their educational 'poverty' may not be visible to the naked eye, it's just as devastating to their chances of living a fulfiling life..." |
TEJ KOHLI SURROUNDINGS
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