2012 World Development Report on Gender Equality and Development
Despite the progress, gaps remain in many areas. The worst disparity is the rate at which girls and women die relative to men in developing countries. Excess female deaths account … Continue reading
Women voters: courted – yes, respected – no?
Dahlia Martin – Women are a focal point in Malaysian politics today, with some recent discussion of their ability as voters to decide election outcomes. But this has not translated … Continue reading
Breaking the Multiple Constraints on Poor Women’s Livelihoods
Naila Kabeer et al. – The Discussion Paper assesses the success of two pilot projects—one in West Bengal, India and the other in Sindh, Pakistan—in ‘graduating’ poor women out of … Continue reading
Women and Post-conflict Peacebuilding
Women are among the most competent, yet marginalized, unnoticed and underutilized actors in efforts to rebuild war-torn societies. Opportunities for sustainable peacebuilding are lost – and sustainable peace is at … Continue reading
Sex in Science Yields Gendered Innovations
Abby Tabor – Consideration of sex and gender is woefully lacking in science and innovation today, says Londa Schiebinger, director of the Gendered Innovations project at Stanford University. Until recently, attention … Continue reading
Women Play Key Role in Economic Gains in Latin America and the Caribbean
World Bank – Women’s growing participation in the workforce had a major role in poverty reduction in the region. Without their work, extreme poverty in the region in 2010 would have … Continue reading
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