This document discusses women's empowerment and the importance of ensuring women's rights. It outlines how historically, women lacked freedom and autonomy, such as during the Manusmriti period when girls were required to marry before age 14. However, empowering women through land rights, participation in voting, politics, education, and decision making can help overcome barriers like violence against women. Empowering women is crucial for a society's development by enhancing both the quality and quantity of human resources.