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- About us
-
What we do
- Leadership and political participation
- Civil Society
- Ending violence against women and girls
- Peace, security and humanitarian action
- Women’s Economic Empowerment
- SDGs
- Governance and national planning
- Youth and Innovation
- UN system coordination
- Intergovernmental support
- Evaluation in the Arab States Region
- Coordination
- Programme implementation
- Countries
- Partnerships
- News and events
- Digital library
Gender Justice & The Law: Assessment of laws affecting gender equality in the Arab States region
Conducted by UNDP, UN Women, UNFPA, and ESCWA, this study on Gender Justice & the Law in the Arab States Region provides a comprehensive assessment of laws and policies affecting gender equality and protection against gender-based violence in Arab countries. The report is composed of 18 country profiles, each of which maps a country’s key legislative developments and gaps regarding gender justice. This introduction provides an overall summary of these country chapters followed by a... More
Beijing+25 Arab States Newsletter
Sunday, November 24, 2019
In 1995, over 17,000 representatives from 189 nations met in Beijing at the Fourth World Conference on Women. The historic meeting resulted in the unanimous adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action; an agenda considered to be the “Bill of Rights” for women. 25 years after Beijing, Member States, civil society organizations and women’s rights advocates from across the globe are coming together to review the implementation of this agenda. Our newsletter will focus on the individuals and institutions leading this global process in the Arab States region.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
This brochure aims to provide a preliminary summary of the achievements of the Arab countries in implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action 25 years after its adoption, focusing on the intersections of the twelve areas of concern with the sustainable development agenda.