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Title: | Global Women's Issues : Women in the World Today, extended version |
Authors: | Bureau of International Information Programs and United States Department of State Janni Aragon Mariel Miller |
Keywords: | Women |
Issue Date: | 1-Jan-2012 |
Publisher: | Bureau of International Information Programs, United States Department of State |
Abstract: | Global Women's Issues and the Beijing Platform for Action. This book is based on the 12 critical areas of concern identified at the Beijing Conference: The persistent and increasing burden of poverty on women. -- Inequalities and inadequacies in and unequal access to education and training. -- Inequalities and inadequacies in and unequal access to health care and related services. -- Violence against women. -- The effects of armed or other kinds of conflict on women, including those living under foreign occupation. -- Inequality in economic structures and policies, in all forms of productive activities and in access to resources. -- Inequality between men and women in the sharing of power and decision- making at all levels. -- Insufficient mechanisms at all levels to promote the advancement of women. -- Lack of respect for and inadequate promotion and protection of the human rights of women. -- Stereotyping of women and inequality in women's access to and participation in all communication systems, especially in the media. -- Gender inequalities in the management of natural resources and in the safeguarding of the environment. -- Persistent discrimination against and violation of the rights of the girl child. Available in Arabic, Portuguese, and Spanish. |
URI: | https://openlibrary-repo.ecampusontario.ca/jspui/handle/123456789/445 |
Other Identifiers: | 0e61b8d6-4f5d-4c1b-b5b8-652eb51fd266 |
Appears in Collections: | Ontario OER Collection |
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