Post2015.org – what comes after the MDGs?
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Achieving Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in the Post-2015 Framework
This new report from the Gender and Development Network argues that to achieve real and sustainable change, the post-2015 framework must tackle the underlying causes of gender inequality and promote women’s empowerment. “The post-2015 framework represents a vital opportunity to build on current momentum and ensure gender equality remains an international priority. A strong and well-resourced … Continue reading
Powerful Synergies: Gender Equality, Economic Development and Environmental Sustainability
This new UNDP publication is a collection of evidence-based papers by scholars and practitioners that explore the interconnections between gender equality and sustainable development across a range of sectors and global development issues such as energy, health, education, food security, climate change, human rights, consumption and production patterns, and urbanization. The publication provides evidence and recommendations … Continue reading
Gender Equality – Discussion starts today, Wednesday 3rd October
The global conversation on gender equality kicks off today; this is the first of a series of e-discussions taking place as part of the global thematic consultation on addressing inequalities in the post-2015 development agenda. The discussion on gender equality will run for three weeks from the 3-24 October 2012. Visit the Addressing Inequalities consultation site … Continue reading
Powerful synergies: Gender Equality, Economic Development and Environmental Sustainability
This volume, put together by UNDP, gathers contributions from gender and sustainable development experts. It examines the links between gender equality and sustainable development: “sustainable development requires pursuing economic, social and environmental objectives as interconnected development goals. It is critical that gender equality – a human right as well as a catalytic force for achieving … Continue reading
Gender is just one of many inequalities that generate poverty and exclusion
New blog by Dr. Claire Melamed, Head of Growth, Poverty and Inequality at ODI: ‘Gender is just one of many inequalities that generate poverty and exclusion‘
