This article focuses on the gender digital divide. It reviews the gender dimensions of ICT and how the United Nations has addressed the issues of gender equality and ICT. It explores potentials for em...
On 29 Dec 2015 The transition from war to peace opens a unique window of opportunity to address the root causes of conflict and transform institutions, structures and relationships within society. It is essential to...
On 29 Dec 2015 This report looks at how the legal system can play a positive role in women accessing their rights, citing cases that have changed women's lives both at a local and at times global level. It also look...
On 28 Dec 2015 This paper examines issues of women’s employment and decent work in the context of the on-going global financial and economic crisis. Recognizing that financial and economic crises affect men and wome...
On 28 Dec 2015 This study was undertaken on behalf of the Child Protection and Gender-Based Violence sub-working groups in Jordan, established in February 2012 to coordinate prevention and response to child protecti...
On 28 Dec 2015 During 2012-2013, the UN Women Independent Evaluation Office undertook a corporate thematic evaluation of the UN Women contribution to preventing violence against women (VAW) and expanding access to r...
On 28 Dec 2015 The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) represents one of the world’s most diverse and dynamic regional communities. This report identifies some of the key trends and critical issues for the Indian Oc...
On 28 Dec 2015 This Report focuses on the economic and social dimensions of gender equality, including the right of all women to a good job, with fair pay and safe working conditions, to an adequate pension in older...
On 23 Oct 2015 Jobs are also at risk, due to cuts in public sector employment, traditionally a source of better-protected and more empowering work. The report recommends strategies to shift public policies away from...
On 14 Oct 2014 UN Women’s report, “Hearts and Minds: Women of India Speak” acknowledges the “lived experiences” of women and girls in India at the grassroots level and ensures that the voices of those who remain soc...
On 15 Sep 2014 The study seeks to understand women’s land rights by documenting how women acquire land, their feelings about tenure security to that land, exploring their knowledge of their land rights, and the exte...
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