Latest items for ATC-DATA-7
Nov. 6, 2023, 11:49 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"[China] has contributed $2 million annually to UN-Women for three consecutive years. China has also increased its support for capacity-building for women in developing countries by providing them with training. It has been carrying out 100 'Happy campus project' and 100 'Health projects for women and children', of which more than 60 per cent have been completed to date" (5). "A number of anti-trafficking cooperation projects have been carried out in partnership with United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations, including the United Nations Children’s Fund, Save the Children UK, the International Labour Organization, the International Organization for Migration, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the United Nations...more
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"[China] has contributed $2 million annually to UN-Women for three consecutive years. China has also increased its support for capacity-building for women in developing countries by providing them with training. It has been carrying out 100 'Happy campus project' and 100 'Health projects for women and children', of which more than 60 per cent have been completed to date" (5). "A number of anti-trafficking cooperation projects have been carried out in partnership with United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations, including the United Nations Children’s Fund, Save the Children UK, the International Labour Organization, the International Organization for Migration, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the United Nations...more
Oct. 30, 2023, 1:01 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"Since January 2014, in the Ministry 105 female officials have enrolled in academic certificate and degree programmes, 130 have received training abroad and approximately 5,300 have participated in theoretical and professional training" (18).
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"Since January 2014, in the Ministry 105 female officials have enrolled in academic certificate and degree programmes, 130 have received training abroad and approximately 5,300 have participated in theoretical and professional training" (18).
Oct. 27, 2023, 4:16 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In 2016, the Governments of China and Cambodia signed the Agreement on Strengthening Cooperation to Prevent and Combat Trafficking in Persons. In 2017, China and the United Kingdom held several consultations on an anti-trafficking agreement. In 2018, the Governments of China and Thailand signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Preventing and Suppressing Trafficking in Persons. Police authorities in China have cooperated with their counterparts in Myanmar, Viet Nam and Laos in joint anti-trafficking activities. Joint training has been provided to law enforcement personnel to effectively combat transnational trafficking crimes. From June to December 2018, Chinese police authorities, together with their counterparts from Viet Nam, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and...more
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In 2016, the Governments of China and Cambodia signed the Agreement on Strengthening Cooperation to Prevent and Combat Trafficking in Persons. In 2017, China and the United Kingdom held several consultations on an anti-trafficking agreement. In 2018, the Governments of China and Thailand signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Preventing and Suppressing Trafficking in Persons. Police authorities in China have cooperated with their counterparts in Myanmar, Viet Nam and Laos in joint anti-trafficking activities. Joint training has been provided to law enforcement personnel to effectively combat transnational trafficking crimes. From June to December 2018, Chinese police authorities, together with their counterparts from Viet Nam, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and...more
Aug. 25, 2023, 3:19 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"China provides technical training and material assistance to women in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to improve their working and living conditions" (para 9).
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"China provides technical training and material assistance to women in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to improve their working and living conditions" (para 9).
Aug. 8, 2023, 12:20 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"There is a Diaspora Women’s Financing line aimed at promoting women’s entrepreneurship in host countries. Projects are submitted by diplomatic and consular offices." (19).
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"There is a Diaspora Women’s Financing line aimed at promoting women’s entrepreneurship in host countries. Projects are submitted by diplomatic and consular offices." (19).
July 21, 2023, 11:58 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In the framework of Good Governance Program implemented jointly with the Council of Europe, the European Union and the Ministry of Justice, the project of Women’s Access to Justice in Eastern Partnership Countries: Observation of the provisions of the Istanbul Convention and other European standards is underway since 1 January2019. This project is aimed at issues related to violence victims’ access to justice, raising awareness among layers on such issues and others. The project cycle will last until 31 December 2021" (3).
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In the framework of Good Governance Program implemented jointly with the Council of Europe, the European Union and the Ministry of Justice, the project of Women’s Access to Justice in Eastern Partnership Countries: Observation of the provisions of the Istanbul Convention and other European standards is underway since 1 January2019. This project is aimed at issues related to violence victims’ access to justice, raising awareness among layers on such issues and others. The project cycle will last until 31 December 2021" (3).
July 14, 2023, 4:44 p.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In the framework of collaboration between the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the relevant Ministry of Germany, 384 local entrepreneurs and managers (including 79 women entrepreneurs) have been seconded to Germany to pass 1 month long qualification training on the Economic Cooperation in 2009–2018 on the basis of the Azerbaijani – German Joint Program to Raise Qualifications of Managers in Business Circles of Azerbaijan organized by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fürInternationaleZusammenarbeit (GIZ) and Baku Business Training Center" (29).
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In the framework of collaboration between the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the relevant Ministry of Germany, 384 local entrepreneurs and managers (including 79 women entrepreneurs) have been seconded to Germany to pass 1 month long qualification training on the Economic Cooperation in 2009–2018 on the basis of the Azerbaijani – German Joint Program to Raise Qualifications of Managers in Business Circles of Azerbaijan organized by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fürInternationaleZusammenarbeit (GIZ) and Baku Business Training Center" (29).
July 14, 2023, 4:43 p.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In March 2019, the WoWoman in ME Program was implemented in Guba and Masally with the support of the US Embassy in Azerbaijan and the ASAN Volunteers. Girls from Guba and Masally attending the courses had an opportunity not only to learn the entrepreneurship program based on the Stanford University program, elaborate the ways of developing a design thinking, master a team working culture and implement projects, but also to win AZN500" (25). "In February 2019, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the United Nations Development Program and the UNFPA have signed two annual programs aimed at improving lifestyle of almost...more
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In March 2019, the WoWoman in ME Program was implemented in Guba and Masally with the support of the US Embassy in Azerbaijan and the ASAN Volunteers. Girls from Guba and Masally attending the courses had an opportunity not only to learn the entrepreneurship program based on the Stanford University program, elaborate the ways of developing a design thinking, master a team working culture and implement projects, but also to win AZN500" (25). "In February 2019, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the United Nations Development Program and the UNFPA have signed two annual programs aimed at improving lifestyle of almost...more
July 14, 2023, 4:41 p.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"[T]he country has signed the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, improved the legislation to ensure the safe use of internet and mobile communication means by children and fulfilled the obligations stemming out from International Conventions on child labor and the ILO documents" (16).
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"[T]he country has signed the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, improved the legislation to ensure the safe use of internet and mobile communication means by children and fulfilled the obligations stemming out from International Conventions on child labor and the ILO documents" (16).
July 14, 2023, 4:38 p.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"As a follow up of the Project of Access for Women Victims of Domestic Violence in the Six Eastern Partnership Countries in the framework of the Program of Partnership for Good Governance implemented by the Council of Europe jointly with the European Union, the new project is elaborated and is passing the last phase of confirmation. The objective of this new project envisaged for the years of 2019–2021 under the name of the Access of Woman to Justice: the implementation of standards of the Istanbul Convention and other European standards on Gender Equality is to broaden the access of women victims of domestic violence to the justice in line of...more
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"As a follow up of the Project of Access for Women Victims of Domestic Violence in the Six Eastern Partnership Countries in the framework of the Program of Partnership for Good Governance implemented by the Council of Europe jointly with the European Union, the new project is elaborated and is passing the last phase of confirmation. The objective of this new project envisaged for the years of 2019–2021 under the name of the Access of Woman to Justice: the implementation of standards of the Istanbul Convention and other European standards on Gender Equality is to broaden the access of women victims of domestic violence to the justice in line of...more
June 27, 2023, 11:15 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"The government extended an invitation to the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances in 2014 and again in 2015, but no visit occurred" (26). This either means that there are no reported disappearances or the disappearance of women is considered a minor issue (MV- coder comment).
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"The government extended an invitation to the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances in 2014 and again in 2015, but no visit occurred" (26). This either means that there are no reported disappearances or the disappearance of women is considered a minor issue (MV- coder comment).
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In 2008, the Government ratified the Convention establishing the Council of Central American Ministers for Women’s Affairs, a body that makes proposals, conducts analyses and makes recommendations on political, economic, social, environmental and cultural matters of common interest, in order to advance and coordinate the development of the member countries by initiating, drafting and proposing policies aimed at transforming the situation, position and status of women in the region." (17). "Nicaragua considers it imperative to continue the joint work on the gradual and progressive construction of a Central American and Latin American union. To that end, in fulfilment of its international commitments, it is working actively within the Human Rights...more
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In 2008, the Government ratified the Convention establishing the Council of Central American Ministers for Women’s Affairs, a body that makes proposals, conducts analyses and makes recommendations on political, economic, social, environmental and cultural matters of common interest, in order to advance and coordinate the development of the member countries by initiating, drafting and proposing policies aimed at transforming the situation, position and status of women in the region." (17). "Nicaragua considers it imperative to continue the joint work on the gradual and progressive construction of a Central American and Latin American union. To that end, in fulfilment of its international commitments, it is working actively within the Human Rights...more
June 14, 2023, 7:56 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"During the virtual courses implemented in 2016, 2017, 2018 and the present year (2019), effective connections were established with more than 15 countries in Central and South America [on women’s human rights in all areas]" (9). "The National Plan to Combat Human Trafficking and Smuggling sets out prevention, care and criminal prosecution measures with a gender, generational and equity approach to promoting respect for human rights" (16). "International cooperation was also established in this area [of trafficking], with the signing of bilateral cooperation agreements with Peru, Argentina and Paraguay on human trafficking and smuggling and illegal trafficking in migrants. Proposals for agreements with Chile, Brazil, Uruguay and Russia are also...more
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"During the virtual courses implemented in 2016, 2017, 2018 and the present year (2019), effective connections were established with more than 15 countries in Central and South America [on women’s human rights in all areas]" (9). "The National Plan to Combat Human Trafficking and Smuggling sets out prevention, care and criminal prosecution measures with a gender, generational and equity approach to promoting respect for human rights" (16). "International cooperation was also established in this area [of trafficking], with the signing of bilateral cooperation agreements with Peru, Argentina and Paraguay on human trafficking and smuggling and illegal trafficking in migrants. Proposals for agreements with Chile, Brazil, Uruguay and Russia are also...more
June 14, 2023, 5:43 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"With reference to consular support abroad for Bolivian women, girls and female adolescents, a total of 186 women have been repatriated: 56 from Chile, 42 from Brazil, 30 from Spain, 22 from Argentina and 16 from Italy. These cases come under three categories: repatriation of mortal remains, minors and persons in vulnerable situations" (29).
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"With reference to consular support abroad for Bolivian women, girls and female adolescents, a total of 186 women have been repatriated: 56 from Chile, 42 from Brazil, 30 from Spain, 22 from Argentina and 16 from Italy. These cases come under three categories: repatriation of mortal remains, minors and persons in vulnerable situations" (29).
March 15, 2023, 4:58 a.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
“As suggested so far, despite the various laws and treaties, Bulgaria has been unable to implement any policies or projects concerning women’s issues. There are several reasons for this. First, there are no national mechanisms for the advancement of women in Bulgaria. Second, it is unclear who should take responsibility for the implementation of the National Action Plan and other policies supportive of women. There is no government ministry or agency authorized to coordinate practical measures. Several Ministries (Justice, Labour and Social Policy, Foreign Affairs) have been involved in gender sensitization training under various programmes offered by the European Union, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the Council...more
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
“As suggested so far, despite the various laws and treaties, Bulgaria has been unable to implement any policies or projects concerning women’s issues. There are several reasons for this. First, there are no national mechanisms for the advancement of women in Bulgaria. Second, it is unclear who should take responsibility for the implementation of the National Action Plan and other policies supportive of women. There is no government ministry or agency authorized to coordinate practical measures. Several Ministries (Justice, Labour and Social Policy, Foreign Affairs) have been involved in gender sensitization training under various programmes offered by the European Union, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the Council...more
March 14, 2023, 7:45 a.m.
Countries: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Macedonia, Romania, Slovenia, Turkey
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
“At the regional level, NGOs are also being incorporated into political discussion. At Working Table I on Democratization and Human Rights of the 1999 Stability Pact Conference, a Gender Task Force was established. The members include all European Union countries, those with treaties with the EU (Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, and Turkey), as well as the five south-eastern European countries yet to have a contractual relationship with the EU, (i.e. Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia). Representatives of governments, women’s NGOs and international donors participated. The main goals of the Gender Task Force are to promote greater women’s participation in political life...more
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
“At the regional level, NGOs are also being incorporated into political discussion. At Working Table I on Democratization and Human Rights of the 1999 Stability Pact Conference, a Gender Task Force was established. The members include all European Union countries, those with treaties with the EU (Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, and Turkey), as well as the five south-eastern European countries yet to have a contractual relationship with the EU, (i.e. Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia). Representatives of governments, women’s NGOs and international donors participated. The main goals of the Gender Task Force are to promote greater women’s participation in political life...more
Feb. 24, 2023, 12:54 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"The National Strategy to End Child Marriage, 2016, endorsed in March 2016, has been implemented with the goal of ending child marriage by 2030. Nepal is a member of the South Asia Initiative to End Violence against Children, which links Nepal to the broader regional network on ending child marriage in South Asia. The First National Girl Summit held on 23 March 2016 in Kathmandu has galvanized national and international support to end child marriage." (7)
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"The National Strategy to End Child Marriage, 2016, endorsed in March 2016, has been implemented with the goal of ending child marriage by 2030. Nepal is a member of the South Asia Initiative to End Violence against Children, which links Nepal to the broader regional network on ending child marriage in South Asia. The First National Girl Summit held on 23 March 2016 in Kathmandu has galvanized national and international support to end child marriage." (7)
July 6, 2022, 10:35 a.m.
Countries: Djibouti
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"The popular awareness-raising radio programmes for female and male listeners, with a focus on health in general and reproductive health and family planning in particular, have made it possible to: Provide comprehensive care to victims of gender-based violence, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund, which extended support to civil society, particularly to the National Union of Djiboutian Women and the support centre" (15). "The Government expanded its partnership with the International Organization for Migration in 2013 to include joint training sessions for officials as well as the publication of awareness-raising materials. It also continued to provide basic health care to undocumented migrants (16).
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"The popular awareness-raising radio programmes for female and male listeners, with a focus on health in general and reproductive health and family planning in particular, have made it possible to: Provide comprehensive care to victims of gender-based violence, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund, which extended support to civil society, particularly to the National Union of Djiboutian Women and the support centre" (15). "The Government expanded its partnership with the International Organization for Migration in 2013 to include joint training sessions for officials as well as the publication of awareness-raising materials. It also continued to provide basic health care to undocumented migrants (16).
July 1, 2022, 11:43 a.m.
Countries: East Timor
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In terms of health practitioners, there were 2,007 in the country as of 2017,214 215 an improvement of about 15 per cent compared with 2010216 supported by the Government of Cuba and the creation of a School of Nursing and Midwifery at UNTL…" (33). "Mother Support Groups (MSG) were established in partnership between the MoH, the European Union and UNICEF. These aim to empower mothers and families by supporting them to promote key home practices that focus on nutrition to improve maternal and child health. The groups promote women’s important roles in their community as well as encouraging men to participate to improve mothers’ and children’s health" (37).more
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In terms of health practitioners, there were 2,007 in the country as of 2017,214 215 an improvement of about 15 per cent compared with 2010216 supported by the Government of Cuba and the creation of a School of Nursing and Midwifery at UNTL…" (33). "Mother Support Groups (MSG) were established in partnership between the MoH, the European Union and UNICEF. These aim to empower mothers and families by supporting them to promote key home practices that focus on nutrition to improve maternal and child health. The groups promote women’s important roles in their community as well as encouraging men to participate to improve mothers’ and children’s health" (37).more
March 9, 2022, 8:57 a.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In the 2006–2008 period, considering the endemic poverty of Western Africa and the potential role to be played by women for the sustainable development of their countries, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched an 'Initiative for the empowerment of women in West Africa', with the aim of advancing the Millennium Development Goals on gender equality and women’s empowerment" (37). In a table titled 'Program activites per country' it lists the foreign assistance Italy gives by country and program and amount. Much of the giving is done through UN agencies, such as UNDP, UNFPA, and UNIFEM. The countries and programs incude Afghanistan (reproductive health, women's empowerment and local development), Bukina...more
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In the 2006–2008 period, considering the endemic poverty of Western Africa and the potential role to be played by women for the sustainable development of their countries, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched an 'Initiative for the empowerment of women in West Africa', with the aim of advancing the Millennium Development Goals on gender equality and women’s empowerment" (37). In a table titled 'Program activites per country' it lists the foreign assistance Italy gives by country and program and amount. Much of the giving is done through UN agencies, such as UNDP, UNFPA, and UNIFEM. The countries and programs incude Afghanistan (reproductive health, women's empowerment and local development), Bukina...more
Jan. 7, 2022, 1:37 p.m.
Countries: Somalia
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"Somalia unfortunately is not attempting to curtail problematic practices for women, such as attempting to eradicate child marriages. Local NGOs, women activists, UNICEF, and partners have called for the passage of the Child Rights Bill. Cabinet has yet to approve the bill, which will then go to the Parliament for debate and adoption. 'When passed it will result in the most comprehensive child focused legislation in Somali history'" (7).
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"Somalia unfortunately is not attempting to curtail problematic practices for women, such as attempting to eradicate child marriages. Local NGOs, women activists, UNICEF, and partners have called for the passage of the Child Rights Bill. Cabinet has yet to approve the bill, which will then go to the Parliament for debate and adoption. 'When passed it will result in the most comprehensive child focused legislation in Somali history'" (7).
April 26, 2021, 11:49 a.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In the 2006–2008 period, considering the endemic poverty of Western Africa and the potential role to be played by women for the sustainable development of their countries, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched an 'Initiative for the empowerment of women in West Africa', with the aim of advancing the Millennium Development Goals on gender equality and women’s empowerment" (37). In a table titled 'Program activites per country' it lists the foreign assistance Italy gives by country and program and amount. Much of the giving is done through UN agencies, such as UNDP, UNFPA, and UNIFEM. The countries and programs incude Afghanistan (reproductive health, women's empowerment and local development), Bukina...more
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In the 2006–2008 period, considering the endemic poverty of Western Africa and the potential role to be played by women for the sustainable development of their countries, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched an 'Initiative for the empowerment of women in West Africa', with the aim of advancing the Millennium Development Goals on gender equality and women’s empowerment" (37). In a table titled 'Program activites per country' it lists the foreign assistance Italy gives by country and program and amount. Much of the giving is done through UN agencies, such as UNDP, UNFPA, and UNIFEM. The countries and programs incude Afghanistan (reproductive health, women's empowerment and local development), Bukina...more
Feb. 23, 2021, 9:19 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"Australia is the largest donor to the Pacific nation. Prime Minister Scott Morrison recently spoke of the government's commitment to continued investment in the development of Solomon Islands' education services, to 'build prosperity in our Pacific neighbour', when he visited the country in May. It was a strategic trip, the Prime Minister's first official overseas visit since being re-elected, asserting the government's commitment to 'step up' in the Pacific. However, if Australia fails to 'step up' to support girls' education specifically, girls and young women in the Solomon Islands will be left behind. Australia needs to use its power as a key donor partner to help achieve gender parity in...more
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"Australia is the largest donor to the Pacific nation. Prime Minister Scott Morrison recently spoke of the government's commitment to continued investment in the development of Solomon Islands' education services, to 'build prosperity in our Pacific neighbour', when he visited the country in May. It was a strategic trip, the Prime Minister's first official overseas visit since being re-elected, asserting the government's commitment to 'step up' in the Pacific. However, if Australia fails to 'step up' to support girls' education specifically, girls and young women in the Solomon Islands will be left behind. Australia needs to use its power as a key donor partner to help achieve gender parity in...more
July 31, 2020, 4:18 p.m.
Countries: Brazil
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"The Bolsonaro administration instructed its diplomats to argue that the word 'gender' means 'biological sex: male or female'. In July, it criticized a UN resolution on violence against women for including a reference to 'sexual and reproductive health care services,' declaring that the expression 'has become associated with pro-abortion policies'" (para 53).
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"The Bolsonaro administration instructed its diplomats to argue that the word 'gender' means 'biological sex: male or female'. In July, it criticized a UN resolution on violence against women for including a reference to 'sexual and reproductive health care services,' declaring that the expression 'has become associated with pro-abortion policies'" (para 53).
May 15, 2020, 7:15 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"The Nigerian government is strongly committed to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, and, as a signatory to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), the government has adopted a number of institutional and policy measures that support these goals. Examples include the 1999 Nigerian Constitution; the National Gender Policy 2007; the National Gender Policy Strategic Framework (Implementation Plan) 2008-2013; the 2nd National Action Plan on Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 and Related Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security (2017); and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015. The government has also shown an increasing commitment to supporting social and economic...more
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"The Nigerian government is strongly committed to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, and, as a signatory to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), the government has adopted a number of institutional and policy measures that support these goals. Examples include the 1999 Nigerian Constitution; the National Gender Policy 2007; the National Gender Policy Strategic Framework (Implementation Plan) 2008-2013; the 2nd National Action Plan on Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 and Related Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security (2017); and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015. The government has also shown an increasing commitment to supporting social and economic...more
Dec. 8, 2019, 8:28 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"China actively participates in the regional and global promotion of gender equality. It attaches great importance to cooperation with UN agencies, and supports positive steps taken by the UN to promote gender equality and women’s development. China has galvanized the UN Human Rights Council to adopt the presidential statement, which was advocated by China to mark the 20th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and the Platform for Action. China participates in the making of regulations and action plans for UN Women, and increases cooperation with it. China has hosted and held meetings on actions to follow up the Fourth World...more
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"China actively participates in the regional and global promotion of gender equality. It attaches great importance to cooperation with UN agencies, and supports positive steps taken by the UN to promote gender equality and women’s development. China has galvanized the UN Human Rights Council to adopt the presidential statement, which was advocated by China to mark the 20th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and the Platform for Action. China participates in the making of regulations and action plans for UN Women, and increases cooperation with it. China has hosted and held meetings on actions to follow up the Fourth World...more
July 21, 2019, 5:01 p.m.
Countries: Tanzania
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"The World Bank has withdrawn a $300m (£232m) loan to Tanzania amid concerns about the nation’s policy of expelling pregnant girls from school. The money, a significant proportion of funding totalling $500m awarded to Tanzania by the bank in 2018, was scheduled for approval last month. It was intended to help Tanzania’s education ministry to improve access to secondary education. In a double blow for the country, the World Bank announcement came on the same day that Denmark, Tanzania’s second biggest donor, said it was withholding $10m (£7.7m) of aid funding due to unease over human rights abuses and 'unacceptable homophobic comments' by a government official" (para 1-3). "A source...more
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"The World Bank has withdrawn a $300m (£232m) loan to Tanzania amid concerns about the nation’s policy of expelling pregnant girls from school. The money, a significant proportion of funding totalling $500m awarded to Tanzania by the bank in 2018, was scheduled for approval last month. It was intended to help Tanzania’s education ministry to improve access to secondary education. In a double blow for the country, the World Bank announcement came on the same day that Denmark, Tanzania’s second biggest donor, said it was withholding $10m (£7.7m) of aid funding due to unease over human rights abuses and 'unacceptable homophobic comments' by a government official" (para 1-3). "A source...more
March 22, 2019, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: Cyprus
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In November 2012, the Gender Equality Unit of the MJPO, with the support of the European Commission, organized a two-day conference on Combating Domestic Violence against Women in the EU, in the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the European Council (June-December 2012) (hereinafter the Cyprus Presidency). The aim of the conference was to review progress at the EU level on preventing and on combating domestic violence against women and to provide a forum for the exchange of good practices and lessons learned in the Member States. In November 2013, the ACPCDV organized a Pancyprian Conference on 'Domestic Violence: prevention, protection and prosecution' in Nicosia, which aimed to review progress...more
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In November 2012, the Gender Equality Unit of the MJPO, with the support of the European Commission, organized a two-day conference on Combating Domestic Violence against Women in the EU, in the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the European Council (June-December 2012) (hereinafter the Cyprus Presidency). The aim of the conference was to review progress at the EU level on preventing and on combating domestic violence against women and to provide a forum for the exchange of good practices and lessons learned in the Member States. In November 2013, the ACPCDV organized a Pancyprian Conference on 'Domestic Violence: prevention, protection and prosecution' in Nicosia, which aimed to review progress...more
March 1, 2019, 11:52 p.m.
Countries: Qatar
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In addition, the first woman official spokesperson has been appointed at the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs. That is the first Qatari woman to be appointed to that post" (1). "The State, in addition to providing humanitarian and development assistance, also undertakes international humanitarian and development initiatives. The State has launched a number of initiatives, including but not limited to the following: 1) The Educate a Child initiative, a global initiative aimed at reducing the number of children around the world who are deprived of their right to education as a result of conflicts, wars and natural disasters, as well as children living in urban slums and remote rural areas,...more
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"In addition, the first woman official spokesperson has been appointed at the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs. That is the first Qatari woman to be appointed to that post" (1). "The State, in addition to providing humanitarian and development assistance, also undertakes international humanitarian and development initiatives. The State has launched a number of initiatives, including but not limited to the following: 1) The Educate a Child initiative, a global initiative aimed at reducing the number of children around the world who are deprived of their right to education as a result of conflicts, wars and natural disasters, as well as children living in urban slums and remote rural areas,...more
Feb. 4, 2019, 3:44 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"DFID’s £8 million commitment to the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women provides grants to women’s rights organisations and other small grassroots organisations. DFID support is already helping the fund to reach over 110 initiatives around the world. In 2015 alone, the Fund reached over 1 million people. In 2013, the UK made the largest ever donor commitment to tackling FGM, with £35 million to support the Africa-led movement to end FGM over five years" (38).
Variables: ATC-DATA-7
"DFID’s £8 million commitment to the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women provides grants to women’s rights organisations and other small grassroots organisations. DFID support is already helping the fund to reach over 110 initiatives around the world. In 2015 alone, the Fund reached over 1 million people. In 2013, the UK made the largest ever donor commitment to tackling FGM, with £35 million to support the Africa-led movement to end FGM over five years" (38).