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Report of the Fifth South Asia Regional Ministerial Conference Celebrating Beijing Plus Ten

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March 20, 2007

Report of the Fifth South Asia Regional Ministerial Conference Celebrating Beijing Plus Ten

This report is an account of the Fifth South Asia Regional Ministerial Meeting, "Celebrating Beijing Plus Ten.” It provides an overview of the presentations, discussions and recommendations given at the meeting; contains the consensus document "Islamabad Declaration: Review and Future Action," a

This report is an account of the Fifth South Asia Regional Ministerial Meeting, "Celebrating Beijing Plus Ten.” It provides an overview of the presentations, discussions and recommendations given at the meeting; contains the consensus document "Islamabad Declaration: Review and Future Action," a

Women and HIV/AIDS: Confronting the Crisis

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March 19, 2007

Women and HIV/AIDS: Confronting the Crisis

This report concludes that women are bearing the brunt of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and that strategies to reverse its effects cannot succeed unless women and girls are empowered to reclaim their rights.

This report concludes that women are bearing the brunt of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and that strategies to reverse its effects cannot succeed unless women and girls are empowered to reclaim their rights.

Gender Equality and Extension of Women's Rights in Russia in the Context of the UN Millennium Development Goals

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March 19, 2007

Gender Equality and Extension of Women's Rights in Russia in the Context of the UN Millennium Development Goals

This report analyzes the current situation in Russia with regard to different forms of gender inequality. It identifies key policy areas towards achievement of the third Millennium Development Goal, with respect to the specific Russian context.

This report analyzes the current situation in Russia with regard to different forms of gender inequality. It identifies key policy areas towards achievement of the third Millennium Development Goal, with respect to the specific Russian context.

Towards Political Empowerment for Jordanian Women

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March 19, 2007

Towards Political Empowerment for Jordanian Women

This report examines the political system in Jordan; identifies the obstacles and challenges facing women’s political empowerment; and determines the degree of prejudice in Jordanian society towards women's political empowerment.

This report examines the political system in Jordan; identifies the obstacles and challenges facing women’s political empowerment; and determines the degree of prejudice in Jordanian society towards women's political empowerment.

Parliament and the Budgetary Process, Including From a Gender Perspective: Regional Seminar for Parliaments of South-West Asia

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March 19, 2007

Parliament and the Budgetary Process, Including From a Gender Perspective: Regional Seminar for Parliaments of South-West Asia

This report compiles the results of a seminar entitled, "Parliament and the Budgetary Process, Including From a Gender Perspective," held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in May 2003.

This report compiles the results of a seminar entitled, "Parliament and the Budgetary Process, Including From a Gender Perspective," held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in May 2003.

Enhancing Women's Participation in Electoral Processes in Post-Conflict Countries: Report of the Expert Group Meeting Jan. 2004

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March 13, 2007

Enhancing Women's Participation in Electoral Processes in Post-Conflict Countries: Report of the Expert Group Meeting Jan. 2004

In January 2004, the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and the Advancement of Women convened an expert group meeting in Glen Cove, New York.

In January 2004, the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and the Advancement of Women convened an expert group meeting in Glen Cove, New York.

BRIDGE Cutting Edge Packs Gender and Migration

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March 12, 2007

BRIDGE Cutting Edge Packs Gender and Migration

How does migration advance or impede gender equality? How can policy-makers and practitioners promote gender equality in work on migration? Migration can bring new opportunities for greater gender equality and a better life, for those migrating and those they leave behind.

How does migration advance or impede gender equality? How can policy-makers and practitioners promote gender equality in work on migration? Migration can bring new opportunities for greater gender equality and a better life, for those migrating and those they leave behind.

BRIDGE Cuting Edge Packs Gender and Trade

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March 12, 2007

BRIDGE Cuting Edge Packs Gender and Trade

Trade and trade liberalisation have very different impacts on women and men - which can result in fundamental shifts in gender roles, relationships and inequalities.

Trade and trade liberalisation have very different impacts on women and men - which can result in fundamental shifts in gender roles, relationships and inequalities.