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Gender Equality: Striving for Justice in an Unequal World

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September 27, 2007

Gender Equality: Striving for Justice in an Unequal World

Based on the findings of UNRISD ongoing gender research and over 60 specially commissioned studies, the report’s analysis is centred on the economic and political reforms of the 1990s.

Based on the findings of UNRISD ongoing gender research and over 60 specially commissioned studies, the report’s analysis is centred on the economic and political reforms of the 1990s.

Women, Political Parties and Social Movements in South Asia

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September 13, 2007

Women, Political Parties and Social Movements in South Asia

This paper describes relationships between women and political parties in South Asia, with case studies of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and India. It also explores how political parties and social movements organize women and address women’s issues.

This paper describes relationships between women and political parties in South Asia, with case studies of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and India. It also explores how political parties and social movements organize women and address women’s issues.

Women at Work: The Status of Women in the Labour Markets of the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland

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September 13, 2007

Women at Work: The Status of Women in the Labour Markets of the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland

This paper assesses trends in women’s labor-market positions in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Poland from 1989 to 2002.

This paper assesses trends in women’s labor-market positions in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Poland from 1989 to 2002.

The Women’s Movement in Egypt, with Selected References to Turkey

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September 13, 2007

The Women’s Movement in Egypt, with Selected References to Turkey

This report discusses the historical backgrounds and contemporary contexts of women’s movements in Egypt and Turkey. It describes the potential of women’s movements to become a force for democratization in the contemporary Middle East and a champion of women’s rights.

This report discusses the historical backgrounds and contemporary contexts of women’s movements in Egypt and Turkey. It describes the potential of women’s movements to become a force for democratization in the contemporary Middle East and a champion of women’s rights.

Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination of Women: Initial Report on Serbian Women, October 2006

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September 11, 2007

Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination of Women: Initial Report on Serbian Women, October 2006

The Initial Report on the Implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms ofDiscrimination against Women (hereinafter referred to as the Convention) for the period from 1992 to2003 (the first six months) relates to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (hereinafter referred to as th

The Initial Report on the Implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms ofDiscrimination against Women (hereinafter referred to as the Convention) for the period from 1992 to2003 (the first six months) relates to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (hereinafter referred to as th

Sharia Implementation in Nigeria: The Journey So Far

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September 7, 2007

Sharia Implementation in Nigeria: The Journey So Far

This book describes the impact of Sharia laws on women’s rights and equality in Nigeria. It explains the circumstances and background to some of the cases involving women under the new Sharia Penal Codes in the northern part of Nigeria since its inception in 1999.

This book describes the impact of Sharia laws on women’s rights and equality in Nigeria. It explains the circumstances and background to some of the cases involving women under the new Sharia Penal Codes in the northern part of Nigeria since its inception in 1999.

Women, Political Parties and Electoral Systems in Latin America

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August 20, 2007

Women, Political Parties and Electoral Systems in Latin America

This case study from International IDEA analyses how political parties and electoral systems shape women’s opportunities to gain access to power in Latin America.It also compares the impact of quotas and electoral rules on women's political participation across the region.

This case study from International IDEA analyses how political parties and electoral systems shape women’s opportunities to gain access to power in Latin America.It also compares the impact of quotas and electoral rules on women's political participation across the region.

Gender Responsive Budgeting And Women’s Reproductive Rights: A Resource Pack

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August 1, 2007

Gender Responsive Budgeting And Women’s Reproductive Rights: A Resource Pack

This resource provides relevant knowledge to facilitate mainstreaming gender-responsive approaches into reproductive health programmes, and the inclusion of specific aspects of gender inequality and disadvantage into national policy frameworks.

This resource provides relevant knowledge to facilitate mainstreaming gender-responsive approaches into reproductive health programmes, and the inclusion of specific aspects of gender inequality and disadvantage into national policy frameworks.

Women's Involvement In Local Leadership (WILL)

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July 24, 2007

Women's Involvement In Local Leadership (WILL)

This report highlights the findings of the Women's Involvement in Local Leadership (WILL) research program examining how elements of program design and implementation contribute to the cultivation of women's leadership and enhance the democratic process in conflict-affected communities in Iraq, C

This report highlights the findings of the Women's Involvement in Local Leadership (WILL) research program examining how elements of program design and implementation contribute to the cultivation of women's leadership and enhance the democratic process in conflict-affected communities in Iraq, C