Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2

"[T]he Government of Azerbaijan keeps in focus educational opportunities of IDP women and children, and the development of skills by promoting their entrepreneurial activities and increasing the participation in governance" (6). "To prevent the cases of early marriage, young girls are encouraged to take various professions. Local education management offices, law enforcement agencies and local executive authorities conduct a regular awareness work jointly with parents to promote their admission to the vocational education schools as they complete their compulsory studies in secondary schools" (19).

Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2

"During 2015–2018, 1245 women were briefed on how to improve their skills. The tailoring plant was restored in Ismayilli on the initiative of the Center of Children’s and Families’ Support that provided jobs for 54 women from vulnerable families. In general, 842 women have applied for job to 11 Support Centers in this period, and 339 out of that number have obtained jobs. 85 of them were invited to the vocational education courses while others were directed to the employment centers. Women ’s Resource Centers run its activities in the districts of Sabirabad and Ismayilli. 650 women have benefited from those resources" (24).

Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2

"Special programmes and projects will be put in place to that end. The Government acknowledges the right to create and enjoy all forms of art and culture. The national human development plans for the periods 2008–2012 and 2012–2016 contain guidelines for public institutions on fostering the preservation and promotion of all features of our national identity and culture, supporting and developing expressions of local and national culture, and encouraging the widespread practice of all sporting disciplines" (27). "Article 28 of the Equal Rights and Opportunities Act stipulates that the State and regional and local governments shall promote culture, ensuring equal opportunities for women and men, by funding the development of...more

Countries: Nepal
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2

"Under the Women Development Program, in an effort to provide life skill education and training for girls and women, rural out-of-school adolescent girls have been imparted with life skill education and training" (14). "Women’s access to employment-oriented vocational education and training has been enhanced with encouraged participation of women in non-traditional trades. WDP has been instrumental in promoting education and training for rural women, especially the marginalized women community." (39). "For providing business services, trainings and access to markets, information and technology, particularly to low income women, the government has focused on skill training and entrepreneurship development for women." (41). "To promote the rights of the girl child and increase...more

Countries: Iran
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2

"[T]housands of women were permitted to attend a World Cup Qualifier game between Iran and Cambodia in 2019, following pressure from human rights groups and the sport’s world governing body, FIFA" (para 7).

Countries: Kenya
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2

Grassroots organisations are emerging all around the country to build community awareness of women’s legal rights. One group, the Come Together Widows and Orphans Organization (CTWOO), has offered legal advice and support to nearly 500,000 widows since 2013. The NGO is trying to address disinheritance at its roots. It works with other groups to increase financial and legal literacy across the country, especially among married couples, encouraging them to discuss finances openly, and to write wills" (para 8-9).

Countries: New Zealand
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2

"As the stories of women from diverse backgrounds in Aotearoa New Zealand have shown in our own and others’ research, many have turned to their own cultures, social networks and religions to help them through the pandemic. Others have used sport and exercise, nature and digital technology to build a sense of belonging and support during difficult times Such strategies have helped them manage unprecedented levels of stress in their own lives, and the lives of those around them. Women have been active and creative in the ways they’ve found to care for themselves and others" (Para. 10-11).

Countries: Suriname
Variables: LO-DATA-3, SRACE-PRACTICE-1, SRACE-PRACTICE-2

"Various important statistics are not disaggregated making it difficult to obtain gender breakdowns, as is the case with data on access to land, production, credit, skills training, sports and recreation" (7).

Countries: Estonia
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2

"Women are also more active in training and individual development, participating in various trainings almost twice as much. The share of women in the age group of 25 64 participating in lifelong learning during the last four weeks grew from 8.5% in 2006 to 14,5% in 2011. The proportion of such men grew from 4,2% to 9,2%" (25). "According to the 2009 2010 time use survey 41% m en and 31% of women engaged in sports in their free time. Most people (57% of men and 64% of women) were exercising independently from sports clubs. At the end of 2010, 129 839 persons were going in for sports in some...more

Countries: Egypt
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, SRACE-PRACTICE-2

"But Al-Sisi said the money needs to be increased 'as part of the money will be used to help Egyptian women live in a healthy home, have access to high-quality services, obtain soft-term loans from banks, and find jobs in small-scale productive projects'" (para 9).

Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: RCDW-LAW-1, RCDW-LAW-2, SRACE-PRACTICE-2

“This year, in a move with interesting echoes of our own history, Saudi Arabia has allowed women to ride bicycles, fully covered and in the presence of a male relative, in some public spaces” (para 1).

Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2

"The institute, with the assistance of the Committee on Women and the Family, held courses for women leaders on topics of human resources management, women leaders in the civil service system, and legal framework for gender equality in the Republic of Tajikistan. From 2009 to the present, the institute has conducted training in master’s courses in the area of public administration, with the participation of potential candidates for leadership positions in the State authorities, on the specific measures taken by the State to increase the representation of women in elected positions and train potential candidates. During this period, the number of specialists trained totalled 488 people, of whom 154, or...more

Countries: Congo
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2

"Historically, this right is recognized for both women and men. It is enshrined in many basic and sectoral laws (the Constitution and laws on tourism and sports, for example). The last Constitution, which governs the lives of the Congolese people, emphasizes that “everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including a limited number of working hours, periodic holidays and remuneration for public holidays under the conditions established by law” (art. 34). 301. 'Every citizen has the right to protection of the moral and material interests resulting from their own scientific, literary or artistic production' (Constitution of 6 November 2015, art. 35)" (32).

Countries: China
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2

"Public cultural services target women with the intention of satisfying their cultural demands. Museums, galleries, libraries and cultural centers nationwide are open to the public for free, and digital libraries are being developed, thus increasing women’s access to culture" (para. 37). "Women have ever-increasing leisure opportunities. Fitness campaigns have been directed at hundreds of millions of women, and such activities are still gaining momentum. According to a recent survey of Chinese women’ s social status, 55.2 percent of women are taking an active part in physical exercises" (para. 37).

Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2, SRACE-LAW-1

"Picture shows girls at a Saudi beach. 'I will remember that I can’t swim here, but my brother can,' one 6-year-old said" (para 7). "Women will soon be allowed to attend soccer matches at public stadiums" (para 24).