Progress of the World's Women 2011-2012 : In Pursuit of Justice _ / United Nations Women

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

United Nations Women.

United Nations Development Fund for Women, Corporate Author.

Series:

Progress of the World's Women Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women's rights.

Justice, Administration of.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (167 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] United Nations Publications 2011

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This report, titled 'Progress of the World’s Women 2011–2012: In Pursuit of Justice,' is issued by UN Women, the United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment. It explores the global state of women's rights and justice, emphasizing the crucial role of legal systems in promoting gender equality. The report highlights significant advancements in women's legal rights over the past century, such as the outlawing of domestic violence in 125 countries. Despite these achievements, it underscores that justice remains elusive for many women due to systemic barriers. The publication offers statistical data, stories, and analyses to demonstrate these challenges and the innovative approaches being taken by governments and civil society to enhance women's access to justice. It also discusses the critical role women play as agents of change and the opportunities for reform in post-conflict situations. The intended audience includes policymakers, civil society leaders, and individuals interested in gender equality and justice. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Foreword

Foreword

Contents: in pursuit of justice

Part I: Making justice systems work for women

Introduction

Balancing the scales: Groundbreaking legal cases that have changed women’s lives

Chapter 1: Legal frameworks

Chapter 2: The justice chain

Chapter 3: Legal pluralism and justice for women

Chapter 4: Justice for women during and after conflict

Part II: Gender justice and the millennium development goals

MDG 1: Eradicate extreme hunger and poverty

MDG 2: Achieve universal primary education

MDG 3: Promote gender equality and empower women

MDG 4: Reduce child mortality

MDG 5: Improve maternal health

MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases

MDG 7: Ensure environmental sustainability

MDG 8: Develop a global partnership for development

Ten recommendations to make justice systems work for women

Annexes

Annex 1: Women’s political rights

Annex 2: Women’s economic opportunities

Annex 3: Women’s reproductive health and rights

Annex 4: Violence against women

Annex 5: Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

Annex 6: Selected global resolutions, conventions and agreements on women’s rights

Annex 7: Regional groupings

Endnotes

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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

9789210550307

9210550307

OCLC:

1154940933