TY - BOOK ID - 135566055 TI - Why Gender-Responsive Standards Are Better for Everyone. PY - 2023 SN - 9210027973 PB - Bloomfield : United Nations Research Institute for Social Development, DB - UniCat KW - Gender mainstreaming. KW - Standards. KW - Gender mainstreaming KW - Standards UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:135566055 AB - 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. ER -