The document discusses issues facing women in India, including violence, their status and rights, and access to education. Women make up 48% of the population but only 29% of the workforce. India ranks highly for dangers facing women, including rape which occurs every 20 minutes according to reports. Women face discrimination, child marriage, pressure to provide for families while doing domestic work, unfair inheritance and divorce laws, and lack of financial security. Illiteracy among women is over 50% and impacts empowerment. The document calls for addressing these issues facing women in India.