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Human Development Report 1995:
Gender and Human Development
The
Report analyses the progress made in reducing gender disparities in the past
few decades, highlighting the wide and persistent gap between women's expanding
capabilities and limited opportunities. It introduces two new measures for
ranking countries on a global scale by their performance in gender equality
(GEM) and (GDI), and analyses the under-valuation and non-recognition of
women's work. It offers a five-point strategy for equalizing gender
opportunities in the decade ahead.
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:
Gender
Dynamics of Conflict, Peace-building and Reconstruction