Saturday, December 5, 2020

Recommendations for the U.S. Government 3/3

1. Ensure all global response and recovery efforts comply with the gender analysis and integration requirement of the Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Actxv (Section 3(c)) by making funds immediately available and directed towards efforts including, but not limited to: a. Additional personnel and technical assistance to conduct and integrate gender analyses as defined in Sec 3(c) of the...
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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

COVID-19 and Women’s Economic Empowerment 2/3

Gender-based violence increases in emergencies, impeding women and girls from participating in economic activities. Stress and disruption caused by crises often exacerbate underlying norms that lead to gender-based violence. Sources in China, France, and elsewhere have already reported that cases of domestic violence have increased dramatically during the COVID19 crisis, particularly as a result of necessary...
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Monday, November 30, 2020

COVID-19 and Women’s Economic Empowerment 1/3

 COVID-19 and Women’s Economic Empowerment The current COVID-19 crisis deeply impacts women, men, girls, boys and other genders differently. While men make up the majority of those who have died from the virus, women and girls bear the brunt of disproportionate care burdens, disruptions in income and education, poor access to health and other essential services, greater risk of being dispossessed of land...
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

VII. Recommendations 7/7

            A.     Addressing the root causes of trafficking in women and girls 47.    States parties must work towards mobilization of public resources and strengthening of public services in areas that support achievement of gender equality, promotion of women’s and girls’ human rights and their sustainable development...
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