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Gender equality is not a women’s issue, but should concern and fully engage men as well as women. Equality between women and men is seen both as a human rights issue and as a precondition for, and indicator of, sustainable people-centred development.
What follows is a summary review of UNESCO's accomplishments regarding the empowerment of women and gender equality, particularly in reference to specific strategic objectives and actions articulated in the Beijing Platform for Action.
Diane Elson is known internationally for her research on gender inequality and economic policy. A chapter on her work is included in Fifty Key Thinkers on Development, published by Routledge in 2006. She is Emeritus Professor at Essex University, and a member of the United Nations Committee for Development Policy.
31 gru 2023 · In this chapter, we therefore define the evolution of the concept of equality and gender equality, as well as the relevance of the latter in the international arena and the countless barriers to its achievement.
5 lis 2022 · In this comprehensive overview, we’ve explored the multifaceted definitions of development and unraveled key concepts such as gender equality, gender equity, gender mainstreaming, and women’s empowerment.
Gender Equality: Theory and Definition Gender equality is an outcome in which women and men enjoy the same well - being, and realize their full potential to contribute to and benefit from development Gender equity is a process in which fair treatment of women and men is ensured
Gender equality is a cross-cutting objective and must be a key focus of national policies, budgets and institutions. Around 2.4 billion women of working age are not afforded equal economic...
