International Women's Day 2026

The article is closely linked to five key SDGs through its emphasis on gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) in agricultural water management. SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) highlights the critical role women play in food production and food security, underscoring the importance of ensuring equal access to water resources. SDG 5 (Gender Equality) focuses on reducing gender disparities, including unequal access to water resources and irrigation technologies. SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) calls for gender‑responsive approaches to water management. SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) stresses the need to ensure that marginalized groups, such as women and smallholder farmers, have equal rights to land and water resources. SDG 13 (Climate Action) advocates for integrating gender‑sensitive strategies into climate adaptation efforts related to agricultural water management. By aligning GESI principles with these SDGs, the article illustrates how inclusive approaches to agricultural water management can promote sustainable practices that alleviate poverty, strengthen food security, and support environmental sustainability, while also advancing social justice.

This chapter aligns with Goals 5, 8, and 10 by highlighting the significance of women’s entrepreneurship in promoting sustainable growth in Europe. The key argument is that achieving gender equality is essential for sustainable development, as outlined in the SDGs, which advocate for equal opportunities for all.

This chapter aligns well with the SDGs—primarily SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well‑Being), while also supporting SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). By using NFHS‑5 data on women 15–49, the study directly addresses indicator 2.2.2 (anemia prevalence) and provides NCD risk‑factor evidence relevant to SDG 3.4. The clear geographic and socioeconomic disparities you report underline the need for context‑specific, equity‑focused interventions and state‑level monitoring. To strengthen SDG relevance, map each outcome to specific SDG targets/indicators, use survey‑adjusted estimates, and propose measurable, region‑tailored actions for tracking progress.

This chapter aligns with SDG 3 – Good Health and Well‑Being and SDG 5 – Gender Equality by showing how nutraceuticals can enhance the prevention, treatment, and recurrence management of gynecologic cancers, thereby improving women’s health outcomes and addressing conditions that uniquely affect women.

This chapter advances SDG 3 – Good Health and Well‑Being and SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure by demonstrating how artificial intelligence and machine learning can dramatically improve early diagnosis of cervical cancer, particularly in low‑ and middle‑income countries where mortality rates are highest. It also supports SDG 5 – Gender Equality, as cervical cancer predominantly affects women and improved screening technologies directly contribute to better health outcomes, reduced mortality, and greater equity in women’s healthcare access.

This chapter aligns with SDG Goal 5: Gender Equality and Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being by emphasizing the importance of understanding sex and gender differences in Alzheimer’s disease risk, progression, and treatment, and highlighting the need for equitable research and interventions to improve health outcomes for women.