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Women's Participation in Politics and Government in Indonesia
Just as Indonesia varies geographically, culturally and socially, so do women across the archipelago. Women’s roles have become increasingly public; women today enjoy many of the same educational opportunities as men and make up a significant proportion of the labour force. Women make up just under half of the civil service, and there are now more women than ever sitting in parliament.
The Government of Indonesia is committed to upholding women’s rights through a number of legal provisions, and is signatory to several commitments and covenants regarding gender equality. While a Presidential Decree issued in 2000 mandates gender mainstreaming as a task to be undertaken by the government, the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment has drafted a new law on gender equality, which they hope to have passed this year, and implemented by 2011. The law would replace the Presidential Decree in order to ensure gender sensitive policies are implemented across all ministries and local governments, and would have the legal jurisdiction to do so.
One Size Does Not Fit All: Lessons Learned from Legislative Gender Commissions and Caucuses
This guide demonstrate that women’s collective efforts in the legislature are crucial not only because of their impact on public policies that effectively respond to citizens’ demands and interests, but also because of their effect on the consolidation and progress of women’s leadership. Nonetheless, cross-party work within the legislative branch faces many challenges: building consensus while maintaining equilibrium between commitment to gender issues and party visions; keeping gender issues on the public agenda; and creating a sustainable critical mass of women legislators committed to advancing a gender equality agenda. Women in legislatures worldwide have used diverse practices to make progress on priority
issues and decrease the gender gaps in their countries. This should serve as an incentive
to increase the number of women in parliaments and support their efforts so they can
propose actions that ensure the continuation of the achievements of their predecessors.
Inter-American Year of Women 2010: "Women & Power - For a World of Equality"
The General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), proclaimed 2010 the “Inter-American Year of Women,” in recognition of the progress made and the challenges that remain to full equality between men and women. The Inter-American Year of Women 2010 constitutes a space for reflection, celebration and renewal of our commitment to advance towards the achievement of gender equality and women’s rights in the hemisphere.
Quick Reference Guide to UN Security Council Resolutions
Quick Reference Guide to UN Security Council Resolutions Publication Date: March 2010 Abstract: Despite four separate UNSCRs on women, peace, and security, and the dedicated efforts of international agencies, civil society actors, and governments, courageous women peace builders still face legal, cultural and traditional discrimination. This guide is designed to help advocates efficiently leverage UNSCRs 1325 and 1889 (on women's leadership in peace processes); and 1820 and 1888 (on response to conflict-related sexual violence).
Improving Liberia’s Transitional Justice Process by Engaging Women
Improving Liberia’s Transitional Justice Process by Engaging Women Publication Date: April 2010 Abstract: When women contribute, transitional justice efforts are more likely to address crimes of war. Women have knowledge of the distinct, complex violations of rights women suffer that can significantly inform truth commission mandates, judicial opinions, reparations schemes, and proposals for policy reform. In Liberia, following the 2003 resolution of two decades of violent conflict, the Women NGO’s Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) facilitated a series of regional women-only dialogues around the country to ensure that the voices, concerns, and priorities of local women were recognized and addressed in the transitional justice process. (4 pages)
Code of Conduct for Political Parties: Campaigning in Democratic Elections
This Code of Conduct assumes that governments, parties, organizations and
individuals are each committed to multi-party pluralism and the democratic
process. International IDEA reviewed several Codes of Conduct produced
recently in various parts of the world, which are relevant and valuable to
all democracies. Each of the Codes reviewed was developed at a time when the
democratic process was facing significant challenges, and was implemented
with the intention of minimizing conflict, eradicating intimidation, and
encouraging a climate of open, free and fair competition during the election
period.
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