UN Women Asia and the Pacific Annual Report 2017-2018
As this annual report repeatedly demonstrates, UN Women is well positioned in the region to help link people and issues, and catalyse lasting results towards the globally agreed goal of achieving gender equality by 2030. Our triple mandate means we are a trusted advocate of internationally agreed norms, an effective implementer of innovative and transformative programmes, and a leader in mobilizing broader UN action on gender equality. More
Gender Responsive Budgeting in Viet Nam: Gender Equality in Transport
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Transport is one of the most important elements of national infrastructure and a key to gender equality. Women’s opportunities to access paid work are reduced when there is poor investment in gender responsive transport infrastructure.
Realizing women's rights to land and other productive resources
Monday, November 11, 2013
This joint UN Women and OHCHR publication is intended as a tool to guide and support the adoption and effective implementation of laws, policies and programmes to ensure women's access, use and control over land and other productive resources.
Women, Land and Agriculture in Rural India
Monday, October 29, 2012
This report highlights the gender gaps which persist to barricade women in agricultural productivity and developments.
Women’s Rights to Forest Spaces and Resources
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Women in India are key leaders and agents of ecorestoration in preserving India’s forests. Yet limited policy priority and implementation is given to the needs of women.
Energy Conservators Light up Lives
Saturday, May 19, 2012
In the Western Indian state of Gujarat, UN Women has funded an energy conversation programme in the districts of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
Reduction of Violence Against Women: Property Ownership & Economic Independence in Rural Haryana
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
A study based on women’s voices in rural Haryana draws attention to women’s ownership of land, and how economic independence can help reduce violence against women.
Factsheet: Gender Dimensions of Climate Change
Friday, August 19, 2011
Rural, indigenous people live in two simultaneous situations. While they have highly developed capabilities for management of biodiverse natural resources, they are lodged in a discriminated, excluded existence, away from the centre stage of economic and technological change.
Study on Garment Embellishment Industry in India: Home based Workers in Value Chains
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
A study report from the Gujarat Institute of Development Research analyzing Home-based Workers in the rich and poor segments of the Garment industry in Gujarat state of India.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
The report of the final external evaluation of UNIFEM’s Regional Programme on Home-based Workers in South Asia (Phase II, 2004-2007) by CMS Social, covers Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan. The evaluation provides an in-depth analysis of UNIFEM’s programmes, approaches, strategies and interventions and advocacy initiatives to support HBWs.