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Declaration of Human Rights from a Gender Perspective

This Declaration, known as a pedagogic and debate work tool, is a proposal, in permanent construction, of the Declaration of Human Rights from a Gender Perspective, that integrates the progress related to human rights since 1948. It presents the following chapters:
I. Rights of identity and citizenship.
II. The right to peace and to a violence-free life.
III. Sexual and reproductive rights.
IV. Right to development.
V. Environmental rights.

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Democratic Governance and Gender: Possible Linkages

This document analyzes the changes in Latin America and the relationship between democratic governance and the reform of gender inequality practices. It provides two sections that evaluate the concept of governance, and the reflection on the relationship between gender and institutions. It also emphasizes the work of the women’s movement to achieve the democratization of societies and the regulation of institutional frameworks based on gender parity.

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New International IDEA Resource

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on Thu, 2008-02-28 12:18
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30 Years of Democracy: Riding the Wave? Women’s Political Participation in Latin America. “Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, except backwards and in high heels.”

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This report examines the progress made in women’s participation at all levels of public and party decision making, in the three decades since the start of the third wave of democratization, drawing on data from 18 countries in the region. It goes beyond mere numbers, highlighting not only the progress that has been made, but also some of the obstacles that women face in public life and presents a number of recommendations for improving the situation of women in political life.

To read the complete article please visit International IDEA Web page


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Honduras: Latin American Women Leaders Prepare to Discuss Feminisation of HIV

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on Thu, 2007-10-25 07:39
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More than a hundred women leaders from across Latin America are preparing to advocate for greater political will and more resources to secure the development of a cohesive HIV and Aids strategy for the region at a conference in San Pedro Sula in Honduras this week.

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To read the full article, please visit the Christian Today's Website.


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