Women have long been victims of inequality, discrimination, and abuse. In an effort to end these, a call for women to empower themselves has become widespread. This empowerment begins with the knowledge of our rights, as ignorance breeds a silent acceptance of the abuse. However, knowledge per se does not suffice. Women must also have a strong sense of entitlement to their rights. And when denied of their rights, they need courage to stand up for what they are entitled to.

Here we shall provide you with one of the tools to empower yourself–knowledge of the basic laws you can use in your everyday life. Use it to empower yourself and to claim what you are legally entitled to.

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