The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is an autonomous body of the European Union, established to contribute to and strengthen the promotion of gender equality, including gender mainstreaming, in all EU policies and resulting national policies. It also aims at fighting against discrimination based on sex, as well as to raise EU citizens’ awareness […]

The Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action (FAFIA) is a dynamic coalition of over 75 women’s equality-seeking and related organizations. Table of Contents 1 Mission 2 Areas of Action 3 References 4 Further Reading Mission FAFIA’s mandate is to further women’s equality in Canada through domestic implementation of its’ international commitments. FAFIA’s goals are to: […]

Over the past 40 years, female migrants have been almost as numerous as male migrants. In 1960 there were 35 million female migrants and 40 million male migrants; by 2000, the gap between females and males remained about the same, 85 million female migrants versus 90 million male migrants. Table of Contents 1 Female Migrants […]

Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Why the persistence? 3 Solutions 4 In conclusion 5 Reference 6 See also 7 External Links Introduction Both men and women play substantial, though different roles in ’s economy and households. But despite this, gender inequalities persist in all dimensions of life. The water and sector is not exceptional. […]

GenderStats is an electronic database of gender statistics and indicators introduced by the . It offers statistical and other data in modules on several subjects. The data in each module are presented in ready-to-use format and can be downloaded in Excel format. Table of Contents 1 Data Coverage 2 Data Sources 3 References 4 See […]

Conflicts such as civil wars and national crises increase women and girls’ vulnerability to infection. Forced displacement, and other sexual violence expose women and girls to the risk of infection, one that they are completely powerless to prevent. As Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary-General, said on the occasion of (2009):  “Violence against women is also linked to […]

Table of Contents 1 Definition 2 Rationale 3 Gender Issues 4 Data Issues 5 References 6 See Also 7 External Links Definition As per the United Nations Development Group, HIV prevalence among 15–24 year-old pregnant women is defined as “the percentage of pregnant women aged 15–24 whose blood samples test positive for HIV.”UNDG. (2003). Indicators […]

Mary Therese Winifred Robinson (Irish: Máire Mhic Róibín) (b. 1944 – ) served as the seventh, and first female, President of , serving from 1990 to 1997, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, from 1997 to 2002. Table of Contents 1 Education 2 Political Career 3 UNHCR 1997-2002 4 References 5 See […]

Marie Skłodowska Curie (1867 – 1934) was a physicist and chemist of Polish origin (she took on French nationality later). She was a pioneer in the field of radioactivity, the first person honored with two Nobel Prizes, and the first female professor at the University of Paris. Table of Contents 1 Early Life and Education […]

A month to remember – Breast Cancer Awareness Month (WHO 30.10.2015) Women are vital to building peace and their role can no longer be ignored (The Guardian 30.10.2015) China to End One-Child Policy, Allowing Families Two Children (The NY Times 29.10.2015) Nepalese parliament elects first female president (The Guardian 28.10.2015) West Papuan women left isolated […]