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This publication, authored by Lance Thompson and published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, explores the critical role of gender-responsive standards in promoting equality. It emphasizes the importance of integrating gender considerations into standard-setting processes, as traditional standards often overlook the needs of women, leading to potential biases and safety risks. The book highlights the necessity for standards to be inclusive and reflective of the diverse population, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 5 on gender equality. It advocates for the involvement of women in technical committees to ensure equitable outcomes and enhance standard credibility. The target audience includes policymakers, standardization experts, and organizations aiming to create equitable standards.
Gender mainstreaming. --- Standards. --- Gender mainstreaming --- Standards
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This report seeks to contribute towards a shared knowledge base of "what works" in the garment sector and to identify key actions towards addressing gender gaps in the garment sector in Asia.
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This publication by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe focuses on developing gender-sensitive standards to promote gender equality in standardization processes. It highlights the biases in traditional standards that often overlook women's needs, advocating for inclusive participation of women in the development of these standards. The document outlines practical guidelines for creating gender-aware policies and practices, aiming to eliminate systemic barriers and enhance the presence of women in decision-making roles. It provides tools and strategies to update existing standards to rectify gender biases. The intended audience includes policymakers, standardization organizations, and stakeholders interested in advancing gender equality as part of sustainable development goals.
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This report, based on a joint EU, UN Women and ILO project, analyses international and regional trends in responsible supply chain management from a gender perspective. It provides 23 illustrative practices of what companies can do to empower women workers in their supply chains.
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This guidance note, published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), provides strategic advice to government sector agencies in South Asia on developing gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) strategies. It aims to help sector agencies integrate GESI principles into their operations, policies, and institutional structures to address barriers faced by women and marginalized groups. The note outlines the key elements of a GESI strategy, planning processes, and methods for integrating GESI into agency policies and projects. Targeted at government agencies and ADB-supported projects, it emphasizes a context-specific approach, acknowledging unique social and gender norms across different countries. The guidance supports the operational priorities of ADB's Strategy 2030, highlighting the importance of empowering diverse communities, including those with different sexual orientations and gender identities.
Gender mainstreaming. --- Social integration. --- Gender mainstreaming --- Social integration
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This edited book aims to provide a scientific compendium of findings on gender issues in the construction sector and contribute to discussions on plurality and inclusion; and provide baseline data for policy design and future research on women working in the built environment.
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Women --- Discrimination in employment --- Gender mainstreaming --- Employment
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This book by Eva-Maria Tolimir explores the representation of women in professional settings in Germany, focusing on the disparities between the constitutional equality of genders and the actual inequality experienced by women. It examines the structural and motivational factors affecting women's careers through a qualitative study that integrates theoretical models across societal, organizational, and individual levels. The work highlights the differences in career trajectories between men and women and provides insights into reducing gender inequality in professional environments. The intended audience includes academics, policymakers, and individuals interested in gender studies and organizational behavior.
Women in the professions. --- Gender mainstreaming. --- Women in the professions --- Gender mainstreaming
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Women in development --- Quality of life --- Gender mainstreaming
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"This report maps strategies, governance tools, institutional settings and innovative approaches used by governments across the OECD to drive and support society-wide gender equality goals. It covers all state institutions, including legislatures and judiciaries, and discusses the challenges faced by OECD countries in achieving long-lasting impact. Finally, the report provides policy guidance for state institutions, supported by examples of what works across the OECD. This report establishes a baseline for monitoring progress, based on the 2015 OECD Recommendation of the Council on Gender Equality in Public Life."--Page 4 of cover.
Gender mainstreaming --- Women --- Government policy --- Human females --- Wimmin --- Woman --- Womon --- Womyn --- Females --- Human beings --- Femininity --- Analysis, Gender-based --- GBA (Gender-based analysis) --- Gender-based analysis --- Gender mainstreaming in biodiversity conservation --- Mainstreaming, Gender --- Social sciences --- Sex discrimination --- Methodology
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