AGAINST WIND AND TIDES : A Review of the Status of Women and Gender Equality in the Arab Region- 20 Years after the Adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action
Abstract
This study was undertaken by the Center for Women (ECW) at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), in the context of a regional programme to review progress made in the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action in the Arab region. The study was authored by Ms. Stephanie Jung, Social Affairs Officer at ESCWA. Chapter three, section A of the study (‘Women and girls’ access to health care’) benefitted from a research brief prepared by Ms. Julianne Deitch, Associate Social Affairs Officer at ESCWA. Chapter four (‘Women’s access to formal work’) draws in part from a background paper prepared by Ms. Nadereh Chamlou, independent consultant, and also reflects substantive inputs from Ms. Lamia Bulbul, independent consultant. Ms. Jade Lansing, Research Assistant, provided research inputs. Mr. Jesse Rester reviewed and edited the manuscript. The study has also benefited from the substantive contributions and comments from other ECW and ESCWA staff members
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Document Type
Studies
Source
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)
United Nations
Keywords :
Gender strategies//women’s participation in decision making// Maternel health// Child health//Gender discrimination// sexual health//reproductive health// Women access to formal work// Women’s economic participation//Violence against women // Gender based violence// Victims of violence// Women's rights // Gender discrimination// CEDAW//Domestic violence// Exploitation// Honour killing// Femal genital mitulation// Psychological violence// Physical violence//Sexual violence// Economic violence//Gender inequalities// Empowerment//Verbal violence//Indicator