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Negotiating Culture: Intersection of Culture and Violence against Women in Asia Pacific

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January 24, 2009

Negotiating Culture: Intersection of Culture and Violence against Women in Asia Pacific

The report provides in depth presentations on different aspects of ‘culture’ and its effect on women and violence against women. It also sets out effective strategies for addressing culture at the community, national and international level.

The report provides in depth presentations on different aspects of ‘culture’ and its effect on women and violence against women. It also sets out effective strategies for addressing culture at the community, national and international level.

Why Are Women More Vulnerable During Disasters? Violations of Women’s Human Rights in the Tsunami Aftermath

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January 24, 2009

Why Are Women More Vulnerable During Disasters? Violations of Women’s Human Rights in the Tsunami Aftermath

The report presents testimonies from women’s groups involved in the relief efforts which indicate that women are more vulnerable and at risk during natural disasters.

The report presents testimonies from women’s groups involved in the relief efforts which indicate that women are more vulnerable and at risk during natural disasters.

Fundamentalisms in Asia Pacific: Trends, Impact, Challenges and Strategies Asserting Women’s Rights

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January 24, 2009

Fundamentalisms in Asia Pacific: Trends, Impact, Challenges and Strategies Asserting Women’s Rights

This book analyzes the manifestations of fundamentalisms in the Asia-Pacific region and their impact on women as well as on democracy and politics in general. It includes strategies adopted by women’s groups and progressive women’s movements to resist these fundametalist developments.

This book analyzes the manifestations of fundamentalisms in the Asia-Pacific region and their impact on women as well as on democracy and politics in general. It includes strategies adopted by women’s groups and progressive women’s movements to resist these fundametalist developments.

Assessing Women’s Political Party Programs: Best Practices and Recommendations

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January 7, 2009

Assessing Women’s Political Party Programs: Best Practices and Recommendations

The assessment is designed to identify the specific elements and approaches which were most effective in encouraging women’s participation and leadership in political parties.

The assessment is designed to identify the specific elements and approaches which were most effective in encouraging women’s participation and leadership in political parties.

From Norms to Good Practices - The challenge of political funding in Latin America

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November 27, 2008

From Norms to Good Practices - The challenge of political funding in Latin America

This study presents the latest in regulations and practices on political parties and electoral campaigns in Latin America.

This study presents the latest in regulations and practices on political parties and electoral campaigns in Latin America.

Gender Responsive E-governance: Exploring the Transformative Potential

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November 6, 2008

Gender Responsive E-governance: Exploring the Transformative Potential

This primer highlights some of the key gender-related issues regarding e-governance in the context of UNDP’s Democratic Governance work.

This primer highlights some of the key gender-related issues regarding e-governance in the context of UNDP’s Democratic Governance work.

Women, Peace and Security

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September 25, 2008

Women, Peace and Security

This study analyzes the impact of armed conflict on women and girls. It also describes the relevant international legal framework and assesses its implementation; and reviews the gender perspectives in peace processes as well as in peace operations.

This study analyzes the impact of armed conflict on women and girls. It also describes the relevant international legal framework and assesses its implementation; and reviews the gender perspectives in peace processes as well as in peace operations.

Agreed Conclusions of the Commission on the Status of Women on the Critical Areas of Concern of the Beijing Platform for Action

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September 25, 2008

Agreed Conclusions of the Commission on the Status of Women on the Critical Areas of Concern of the Beijing Platform for Action

This resource highlights action-oriented agreed conclusions on a number of issues, including women in power and decision-making, and institutional mechanism for the advancement of women.

This resource highlights action-oriented agreed conclusions on a number of issues, including women in power and decision-making, and institutional mechanism for the advancement of women.

Handbook for Parliamentarians: CEDAW and its Optional Protocol

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September 25, 2008

Handbook for Parliamentarians: CEDAW and its Optional Protocol

This handbook provides a comprehensive presentation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and its Optional Protocol for parlaimentarians.

This handbook provides a comprehensive presentation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and its Optional Protocol for parlaimentarians.