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Quick Link to this page: www.unesco.org/shs/gender     Gender Equality and Development Our work is guided by the premise that the promotion of gender equality is both a means for development and an end for the enjoyment of human rights by women and men. On the basis of research and analysis, the long term vision for the Gender and Equality Development section is to inform and influence policy making and implementation by creating awareness about how social structures are gendered and affect the attainment of equality between men and women, boys and girls. Through advocacy and networking with civil society organizations, opinion leaders, and decision-makers, it is expected that gender equality and access to and enjoyment of women's rights will be furthered. Learn more about our work: Background information Globalization and Women's Human Rights Cultures and Gender Equality Gender Dynamics of Conflict, Peace-building and Reconstruction Photo: © UNESCO / F. Alcoceba     News     Working Towards the Creation of a Women's Rights Research and Documentation Centre for the Great Lakes Region 31-07-2008 (UNESCO) - One of the significant projects which is being implemented by the Social and Human Sciences Sector of UNESCO for development in Africa, is the project of the Women's Rights Research and Documentation Centre for the Great Lakes Region. On 24 and 25 July 2008, a Conference of Ministers of Women's Rights of the 11 countries of the Great Lakes Region (Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia) was held in Kinshasa, in order to make progress in the creation of this centre.  More...     Email this page     Printable version Quick Link to this page: www.unesco.org/shs/gender

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