The welfare and well-being of women worldwide continues to depend on the respect for basic human rights. Research on the rights of the vulnerable highlights the necessity to defend the rights of women in local and global contexts. This article aims to add to the body of existing knowledge by examining women’s rights from a global perspective and the role social workers play in advancing these rights. The methodology of this article was informed by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Based on the literature reviewed, this paper explores the advancement of women’s rights through a social work approach, specifically addressing the issues of violence and abuse against women, access to sexual and reproductive healthcare, and fair employment and reasonable working conditions. The paper proceeds with a critical analysis of the aforementioned issues concerning women’s rights and makes recommendations that would help promote the rights of women within the local and international setting. This article further suggests that improving health services, taking preventive measures, and advocating for equal pay and working conditions for women will go a long way to aid in the defence of the fundamental rights of women.

全世界妇女的福利和福祉继续取决于对基本人权的尊重。对弱势群体权利的研究强调了在当地和全球范围内捍卫妇女权利的必要性。本文旨在通过从全球视角审视妇女权利以及社会工作者在推进这些权利中所扮演的角色来丰富现有知识体系。本文的方法参考了系统评价和荟萃分析 (PRISMA) 指南的首选报告项目。基于所审查的文献，本文探讨了通过社会工作方法促进妇女权利，特别是解决对妇女的暴力和虐待、获得性和生殖保健以及公平就业和合理工作条件等问题。本文对上述有关妇女权利的问题进行了批判性分析，并提出了有助于在当地和国际范围内促进妇女权利的建议。本文进一步表明，改善医疗服务、采取预防措施以及倡导女性同工同酬和工作条件将大大有助于捍卫女性的基本权利。