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The policy on gender equality in Denmark

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July 11, 2013

The policy on gender equality in Denmark

This paper describes Danish policies regarding economic independence, reconciliation policies, participation in decision-making, 

This paper describes Danish policies regarding economic independence, reconciliation policies, participation in decision-making, 

Report of the Sub-Regional Forum on Women's Participation in Post-Revolution Parliamentary Elections

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June 27, 2013

Report of the Sub-Regional Forum on Women's Participation in Post-Revolution Parliamentary Elections

This report aims at documenting the proceedings of the Sub-Regional Forum on Women’s Participation in Parliamentary Elections in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya; the three Arab countries which are going through a transition period to build democracy, since 2011, following the Arab Spring revolutions.

This report aims at documenting the proceedings of the Sub-Regional Forum on Women’s Participation in Parliamentary Elections in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya; the three Arab countries which are going through a transition period to build democracy, since 2011, following the Arab Spring revolutions.

A transformative stand-alone goal on achieving gender equality, women's rights and women's empowerment: Imperatives and Key Components

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June 1, 2013

A transformative stand-alone goal on achieving gender equality, women's rights and women's empowerment: Imperatives and Key Components

As the leading organization with a global mandate to promote gender equality, women’s rights and women’s empowerment, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
As the leading organization with a global mandate to promote gender equality, women’s rights and women’s empowerment, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)

South Africa Local Government Gender Policy Framework

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May 30, 2013

South Africa Local Government Gender Policy Framework

Local Government has a significant role to play in the achievement of government's goal of "a better life for all." If Local Government were to effectively facilitate the social and economic development of communities and households, the quality of l

Local Government has a significant role to play in the achievement of government's goal of "a better life for all." If Local Government were to effectively facilitate the social and economic development of communities and households, the quality of l

Gender and Local Governance

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May 30, 2013

Gender and Local Governance

SNV, Netherlands Development organisation,  produced a manual on gender and local governance - an overview of the literature and websites on gender and governance processes, underlining strategies and best practices.

SNV, Netherlands Development organisation,  produced a manual on gender and local governance - an overview of the literature and websites on gender and governance processes, underlining strategies and best practices.

Equity, Inequality and Human Development in a Post-2015 Framework

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May 14, 2013

Equity, Inequality and Human Development in a Post-2015 Framework

We live in a very unequal world. Recent data suggest that the poorest 5 percent of Americans earn 35 times more than the poorest Zambians, after adjusting for relative prices (Milanovic 2011, p. 16, p. 9).

We live in a very unequal world. Recent data suggest that the poorest 5 percent of Americans earn 35 times more than the poorest Zambians, after adjusting for relative prices (Milanovic 2011, p. 16, p. 9).

The Global Gender Gap Report 2012

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May 10, 2013

The Global Gender Gap Report 2012

The Global Gender Gap Report 2012 benchmarks national gender gaps of 135 countries on economic, political, education- and health-based criteria.

The Global Gender Gap Report 2012 benchmarks national gender gaps of 135 countries on economic, political, education- and health-based criteria.

UN Women Annual Report 2011 - 2012

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May 7, 2013

UN Women Annual Report 2011 - 2012

By UN Women’s first anniversary at the start of 2012, we could look back on a year of accomplishment. It was a year of rapid progress but also challenges, both those inherent in the creation of a new organization, and those taking place in the outside world.

By UN Women’s first anniversary at the start of 2012, we could look back on a year of accomplishment. It was a year of rapid progress but also challenges, both those inherent in the creation of a new organization, and those taking place in the outside world.