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Women Today

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April 7, 2008

Women Today

This report examines the role of women in development processes and stereotypes existing in society against women in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

This report examines the role of women in development processes and stereotypes existing in society against women in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

DAC Source Book on Concepts and Approaches Linked to Gender Equality

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March 4, 2008

DAC Source Book on Concepts and Approaches Linked to Gender Equality

The DAC Working Party on Gender Equality has drawn together a set of practical guidelines for advancing the goals identified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee and by the Beijing Platform for Action (1995) with respect to gender equality and the empowerment of women.

The DAC Working Party on Gender Equality has drawn together a set of practical guidelines for advancing the goals identified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee and by the Beijing Platform for Action (1995) with respect to gender equality and the empowerment of women.

DAC Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Development Co-operation

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March 4, 2008

DAC Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Development Co-operation

These guidelines draw on the lessons of experience and incorporate illustrations of improved efficiency, effectiveness and coherence in development co-operation.

These guidelines draw on the lessons of experience and incorporate illustrations of improved efficiency, effectiveness and coherence in development co-operation.

Security Sector Reform Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation and Gender

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February 29, 2008

Security Sector Reform Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation and Gender

This tool explores two dimensions of gender-responsive assessments, monitoring and evaluation (M&E).

This tool explores two dimensions of gender-responsive assessments, monitoring and evaluation (M&E).

Promoting Gender Sensitivity in Local Governance in Ghana

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February 28, 2008

Promoting Gender Sensitivity in Local Governance in Ghana

This article looks at three collaborative projects between international development organisations and district assemblies throughout Ghana to promote gender sensitivity and increase the representation of women in local governance.

This article looks at three collaborative projects between international development organisations and district assemblies throughout Ghana to promote gender sensitivity and increase the representation of women in local governance.

Gender Networking and Advocacy Work in Uganda: Controlling the Agenda and Strategies of Resistance

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February 28, 2008

Gender Networking and Advocacy Work in Uganda: Controlling the Agenda and Strategies of Resistance

This article examines the relationships between various actors in Uganda who have an interest in advocacy on gender issues.

This article examines the relationships between various actors in Uganda who have an interest in advocacy on gender issues.

Point of order, Mr Speaker: African Women Claiming Their Space in Parliament

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February 28, 2008

Point of order, Mr Speaker: African Women Claiming Their Space in Parliament

At the close of the millennium, there is a wave of invigorating air sweeping across the African continent. The refreshing breeze can be felt in the form of women smashing the gendered 'glass ceiling' in a bid to overcome the cultural and structural barriers that impede their political careers.

At the close of the millennium, there is a wave of invigorating air sweeping across the African continent. The refreshing breeze can be felt in the form of women smashing the gendered 'glass ceiling' in a bid to overcome the cultural and structural barriers that impede their political careers.

Using gender-analysis frameworks: theoretical and practical reflections

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February 28, 2008

Using gender-analysis frameworks: theoretical and practical reflections

While gender research methodologies, such as gender-analysis frameworks, can contribute to ensuring that development practice promotes gender equality, their use is only one element in the process, and cannot alone ensure that gender considerations are integrated into development practice.

While gender research methodologies, such as gender-analysis frameworks, can contribute to ensuring that development practice promotes gender equality, their use is only one element in the process, and cannot alone ensure that gender considerations are integrated into development practice.

Gender Equality in Education - Beyond Access

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February 28, 2008

Gender Equality in Education - Beyond Access

This guide is designed to help education and gender campaigners, and organisations and coalitions, work more effectively with the media to promote gender-equitable education. It explores issues relating to gender equality in education and contains practical advice on working with the media.

This guide is designed to help education and gender campaigners, and organisations and coalitions, work more effectively with the media to promote gender-equitable education. It explores issues relating to gender equality in education and contains practical advice on working with the media.