Global Policy UN Watch No. 16 – CSW – UN80 Initiative NexusDiscussions on the merger of UN Women and UNFPA
Discussions on the merger of UN Women and UNFPA The 70th UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) is […]
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Gender Equality
Presentations, Sustainable development, social justice and sustainable peace
Barbara Adams (GPF): “The public sector is essential for gender equality & women’s rights.”
Barbara Adams (GPF) interviewed by IWRAW Asia Pacific 02/25/2021 Watch the interview of Barbara Adams (GPF) by International Women’s Rights Action Watch
Briefings, Economic justice, Sustainable development, social justice and sustainable peace
Social Protection: Hot Topic but Contested Agenda
By Barbara Adams and Karen Judd
Social protection has surfaced to the top of multiple agendas, from human rights to the promotion of economic growth, from decent work to economic, social and gender equality. Its champions, particularly at the global level, include a host of different players, with different priorities, institutions and policy streams, all competing to define the concept and own the discourse. Read more…
Briefings, Economic justice, People-centered Multilateralism
Smallholder Farmers’ Rights are Women’s Rights
Most farms in developing and least developed countries are small, generally plots of less than two hectares of land. Smallholder farmers manage over 80% of the world’s estimated 500 million small farms and provide over 80% of the food consumed in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, contributing significantly to poverty reduction and food security. As much as 75% of global seed diversity in staple food crops is held and actively used by smallholder farms. However, despite their vital role in the global agricultural community, the participation and priorities of smallholder farmers – most of whom are women – are often neglected. Effective mechanisms giving smallholder farmers a voice in policymaking are imperative to address their needs and interests, to promote the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources and more broadly, to ensure food security. Read more…