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A Decade of Commonwealth Action: A Reference Book for Gender Ministers
Contributor(s): Dorall, Cheryl (Editor), Roberts, Maryse (Editor)

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 ISBN: 0850928184     ISBN-13: 9780850928181
Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat
OUR PRICE: $138.55  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 2005
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Annotation: This reference book provides a snapshot account of the Commonwealth's achievements in promoting gender equality and records the advances made by women from 1995-2005. The publication highlights the work of fifty-three member countries and partner organizations across the Commonwealth. The country profiles and regional reports will enable policymakers, development practictioners, and partner organizations to build on achievements and learn from the challenges encountered. The publication also identifies emerging issues that need to be addressed by the Commonwealth in the decade ahead.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Reference
- Social Science | Gender Studies
- Social Science | Developing & Emerging Countries
Dewey: 305.420
LCCN: 2006494073
Series: Gender Equality
Physical Information: 0.64" H x 8.27" W x 11.44" L (1.79 lbs) 244 pages
Features: Illustrated, Maps, Table of Contents
 
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Publisher Description:
The year 2005 marks a decade of successful initiatives since Commonwealth governments adopted the 1995 Commonwealth Plan of Action on Gender and Development, which was presented to the UN Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing in 1995.This Reference Book for Gender Ministers: A Decade of Commonwealth Action provides a snapshot account of the Commonwealth's achievements in promotion gender equality and records the numerous advances made by women during the 1995-2005 period. The publication also highlights the work of 53 member countries and partner organisations across the Commonwealth. The country profiles and regional reports will enable policy-makers, development practioners partner organisations to build on achievements and learn from the challenges encountered. The publication also identifies emerging issues that need to be addressed by the Commonwealth in the decade ahead.The strong message is that gender equality should be at the centre of the Commonwealth's development and democracy agenda. This is critical to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. It is important that women and men benefit equitably from all that society has to offer, and are equally empowered to influence its governance and decisions.
 
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