Latest items for NGOFW-DATA-3
Dec. 4, 2024, 4:42 p.m.
Countries: Malaysia
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"Earlier in her speech, she said they were committed to listening and empowering children, which was further strengthened through impactful initiatives like the Child Safety Advocacy Programme 'KASIH Kanak-Kanak.' This programme, led by the Welfare Department (JKM), has been a cornerstone of our child protection efforts, she said. 'Through school outreach programs, JKM has educated children on their rights, safe and unsafe touch, and what to do in unsafe situations. 'This year, the program has reached 326 schools and over 170,000 (173,279) participants nationwide, surpassing its target of 300 schools. States such as Kedah, Melaka, and Terengganu have exceeded their targets, reflecting a strong commitment to child safety across the...more
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"Earlier in her speech, she said they were committed to listening and empowering children, which was further strengthened through impactful initiatives like the Child Safety Advocacy Programme 'KASIH Kanak-Kanak.' This programme, led by the Welfare Department (JKM), has been a cornerstone of our child protection efforts, she said. 'Through school outreach programs, JKM has educated children on their rights, safe and unsafe touch, and what to do in unsafe situations. 'This year, the program has reached 326 schools and over 170,000 (173,279) participants nationwide, surpassing its target of 300 schools. States such as Kedah, Melaka, and Terengganu have exceeded their targets, reflecting a strong commitment to child safety across the...more
Nov. 12, 2024, 1:32 p.m.
Countries: Latvia
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"The Committee welcomes the international support for the Sustainable Development Goals and calls for the realization of de jure (legal) and de facto (substantive) gender equality, in accordance with the provisions of the Convention, throughout the process of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Committee recalls the importance of Goal 5 and of the mainstreaming of the principles of equality and non-discrimination throughout all 17 Goals. It urges the State party to recognize women as the driving force of the sustainable development of the State party and to adopt relevant policies and strategies to that effect" (3). "[T]he Committee recommends that the State party: adopt a comprehensive gender...more
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"The Committee welcomes the international support for the Sustainable Development Goals and calls for the realization of de jure (legal) and de facto (substantive) gender equality, in accordance with the provisions of the Convention, throughout the process of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Committee recalls the importance of Goal 5 and of the mainstreaming of the principles of equality and non-discrimination throughout all 17 Goals. It urges the State party to recognize women as the driving force of the sustainable development of the State party and to adopt relevant policies and strategies to that effect" (3). "[T]he Committee recommends that the State party: adopt a comprehensive gender...more
Oct. 16, 2024, 11:13 a.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"However, the United Nations often contracts with NGOs registered in Afghanistan to carry out its humanitarian work. Aid workers say female workers are critical to ensuring women can access aid. Dozens of national and international NGOs continue to work in several sectors across remote areas of Afghanistan, and many of their employees are women...The order threatened to suspend the operating licences of NGOs that failed to implement the directive." (para 10, 11, 12, 15).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"However, the United Nations often contracts with NGOs registered in Afghanistan to carry out its humanitarian work. Aid workers say female workers are critical to ensuring women can access aid. Dozens of national and international NGOs continue to work in several sectors across remote areas of Afghanistan, and many of their employees are women...The order threatened to suspend the operating licences of NGOs that failed to implement the directive." (para 10, 11, 12, 15).
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"Further emphasis on the promotion and protection of women’s human rights in all development cooperation programs, is established in the 'Growth and Sustainable Development Strategy (GSDS) 2016-2020'...At the same more emphasis needs to be placed on advancing women’s right to development and their economic inclusion" (18). "The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development executed the EU-funded Belize Rural Development Program (BRDP) from 2006–2011. The project focused on promoting economic growth and reducing the incidence of poverty in rural Belize. A major component of the EU$8 million project was on developing rural enterprise. Using a participatory approach, women, men, and youths contributed equally to define development priorities and decision-making at the...more
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"Further emphasis on the promotion and protection of women’s human rights in all development cooperation programs, is established in the 'Growth and Sustainable Development Strategy (GSDS) 2016-2020'...At the same more emphasis needs to be placed on advancing women’s right to development and their economic inclusion" (18). "The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development executed the EU-funded Belize Rural Development Program (BRDP) from 2006–2011. The project focused on promoting economic growth and reducing the incidence of poverty in rural Belize. A major component of the EU$8 million project was on developing rural enterprise. Using a participatory approach, women, men, and youths contributed equally to define development priorities and decision-making at the...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"The Regulations on Environmental Evaluation, Control and Monitoring and the amendments thereto stipulate that the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources must inform the public before approving social and environmental impact studies. In accordance with the pro homine principle, the Regulations provide that, if women are not included in the development of the environmental assessment and are the population most affected, the situation shall be evaluated and the process shall be revised before the project is approved. The Ministry of the Environmental and Natural Resources provides copies of environmental assessments upon request" (32).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"The Regulations on Environmental Evaluation, Control and Monitoring and the amendments thereto stipulate that the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources must inform the public before approving social and environmental impact studies. In accordance with the pro homine principle, the Regulations provide that, if women are not included in the development of the environmental assessment and are the population most affected, the situation shall be evaluated and the process shall be revised before the project is approved. The Ministry of the Environmental and Natural Resources provides copies of environmental assessments upon request" (32).
April 19, 2024, 3:06 p.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[C]ivil society organizations, in particular women’s organizations [are not involved] in the development of related legislation, policies and programmes, at the national and local levels" (5). "[C]ivil society, including women affected by conflict and organizations that work with survivors, [are not actively involved] in the implementation, monitoring and impact assessment of the national action plan, as well as in the development of any related strategy document, peace negotiations and post-conflict rebuilding and reconstruction" (11). "The participation of women in decision-making with regard to agricultural holdings is low, with only 15.9 per cent of women managing such holdings… [T]he participation of women in decision-making is limited" (15).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[C]ivil society organizations, in particular women’s organizations [are not involved] in the development of related legislation, policies and programmes, at the national and local levels" (5). "[C]ivil society, including women affected by conflict and organizations that work with survivors, [are not actively involved] in the implementation, monitoring and impact assessment of the national action plan, as well as in the development of any related strategy document, peace negotiations and post-conflict rebuilding and reconstruction" (11). "The participation of women in decision-making with regard to agricultural holdings is low, with only 15.9 per cent of women managing such holdings… [T]he participation of women in decision-making is limited" (15).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[Rural women are not ensured to be] involved in the design of strategies and programmes, focusing on women not only as victims or beneficiaries but also as active participants in the formulation and implementation of such policies" (13).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[Rural women are not ensured to be] involved in the design of strategies and programmes, focusing on women not only as victims or beneficiaries but also as active participants in the formulation and implementation of such policies" (13).
March 15, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
Countries: Gabon
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"Rural women play an active role in the decision-making process within their communities when they have responsibilities as heads of associations or village chiefs. This participation is increased through community associations and agricultural cooperatives" (22).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"Rural women play an active role in the decision-making process within their communities when they have responsibilities as heads of associations or village chiefs. This participation is increased through community associations and agricultural cooperatives" (22).
Feb. 20, 2024, 6:27 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[P]articipation of women in the decision-making, planning and implementation of programmes on disarmament and the control of small arms and light weapons [is not effectively inclusive]" (5). "[A]gricultural projects do not address the needs of women, despite the fact that they are the main beneficiaries" (13). "[R]ural women are [not] involved in the development and implementation of agricultural policies, including with regard to decisions on land use… T]he specific needs of rural women are [not] taken into account regarding the allocation of mining concessions[. T]heir consultation and participation in the decision-making process [still needs to be ensured]" (14).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[P]articipation of women in the decision-making, planning and implementation of programmes on disarmament and the control of small arms and light weapons [is not effectively inclusive]" (5). "[A]gricultural projects do not address the needs of women, despite the fact that they are the main beneficiaries" (13). "[R]ural women are [not] involved in the development and implementation of agricultural policies, including with regard to decisions on land use… T]he specific needs of rural women are [not] taken into account regarding the allocation of mining concessions[. T]heir consultation and participation in the decision-making process [still needs to be ensured]" (14).
Feb. 20, 2024, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[T]he right of Pygmy women to their ancestral lands and cultural identity [are not protected as] their participation in the ongoing forestry and land reform processes [are not ensured]" (15). "Women are excluded from decision-making processes in the industrial mining sector and they are not aware of their rights, including under the Mining Code" (15). "[W]omen working in mining are [not] represented in decision-making processes concerning mining activities" (16).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[T]he right of Pygmy women to their ancestral lands and cultural identity [are not protected as] their participation in the ongoing forestry and land reform processes [are not ensured]" (15). "Women are excluded from decision-making processes in the industrial mining sector and they are not aware of their rights, including under the Mining Code" (15). "[W]omen working in mining are [not] represented in decision-making processes concerning mining activities" (16).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[There is] reportedly insufficient engagement of district and cantonal authorities and limited participation of civil society organizations that work with women survivors in the development, implementation and monitoring of the [UNSCR 1325] action plan… [There is a] low level of representation of women in decision-making in post-conflict reconstruction processes" (4). "[Female] representatives of civil society organizations did not participate meaningfully in the development of the [gender action] plan" (5).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[There is] reportedly insufficient engagement of district and cantonal authorities and limited participation of civil society organizations that work with women survivors in the development, implementation and monitoring of the [UNSCR 1325] action plan… [There is a] low level of representation of women in decision-making in post-conflict reconstruction processes" (4). "[Female] representatives of civil society organizations did not participate meaningfully in the development of the [gender action] plan" (5).
Jan. 19, 2024, 12:06 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"Awareness-raising campaigns on various topics are conducted in localities, focusing on legal problems that affect women, as well as on health, education and reproduction" (20). "As part of efforts to achieve peace, the Government has encouraged women to form groups and associations. These women’s groups and associations, with the support of partners, are actively involved in negotiation and peacebuilding activities" (25). "[W]omen leaders played an instrumental role through their participation [in political meetings that took place in the Central African Republic]" (30). "Awareness-raising on the empowerment of women has been a part of all programmes and projects for the promotion of women in the Central African Republic" (39).more
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"Awareness-raising campaigns on various topics are conducted in localities, focusing on legal problems that affect women, as well as on health, education and reproduction" (20). "As part of efforts to achieve peace, the Government has encouraged women to form groups and associations. These women’s groups and associations, with the support of partners, are actively involved in negotiation and peacebuilding activities" (25). "[W]omen leaders played an instrumental role through their participation [in political meetings that took place in the Central African Republic]" (30). "Awareness-raising on the empowerment of women has been a part of all programmes and projects for the promotion of women in the Central African Republic" (39).more
Jan. 16, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"Economic empowerment of women continues to be promoted through provision of financial grants to women and women’s groups. Ownership of livestock and small stock remain predominantly in the hands of men. Government’s agricultural schemes such as Livestock Management and Infrastructure Development have a deliberate window that promotes increased women’s access to productive resources including small stock and boreholes" (7). "In the years 2012/2013 and 2013/2014, the Government committed and allocated 5% of the Alcohol Levy fund as additional support for women’s economic empowerment. This allocation was increased to 10% of this fund in 2014/2015. The Government has also taken affirmative action to promote economic development in rural areas by provision...more
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"Economic empowerment of women continues to be promoted through provision of financial grants to women and women’s groups. Ownership of livestock and small stock remain predominantly in the hands of men. Government’s agricultural schemes such as Livestock Management and Infrastructure Development have a deliberate window that promotes increased women’s access to productive resources including small stock and boreholes" (7). "In the years 2012/2013 and 2013/2014, the Government committed and allocated 5% of the Alcohol Levy fund as additional support for women’s economic empowerment. This allocation was increased to 10% of this fund in 2014/2015. The Government has also taken affirmative action to promote economic development in rural areas by provision...more
Jan. 4, 2024, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[W]e take into account the impact of our policies on women at all levels and stages in the course of designing, planning and delivering programmes" (11-12). "The presence of women in Parliament and in Government ensures that women’s issues and perspectives are given due attention, through thorough discussions in the formulation of policies, national directives and laws" (18).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[W]e take into account the impact of our policies on women at all levels and stages in the course of designing, planning and delivering programmes" (11-12). "The presence of women in Parliament and in Government ensures that women’s issues and perspectives are given due attention, through thorough discussions in the formulation of policies, national directives and laws" (18).
Nov. 6, 2023, 11:49 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[O]rgans of the CPC Central Committee and State authorities as well as functional departments of CPC committees and governments at the provincial and city levels shall ensure that no less than half of their leadership teams include female officials" (11). "In 2018, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced the fifth list of representative inheritors for representative projects of national intangible cultural heritage, in which 262 inheritors were women, accounting for 24.2 per cent of all listed individuals” (21).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[O]rgans of the CPC Central Committee and State authorities as well as functional departments of CPC committees and governments at the provincial and city levels shall ensure that no less than half of their leadership teams include female officials" (11). "In 2018, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced the fifth list of representative inheritors for representative projects of national intangible cultural heritage, in which 262 inheritors were women, accounting for 24.2 per cent of all listed individuals” (21).
Oct. 4, 2023, 6:58 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"The Committee] urges the State party to recognize women as the driving force of the sustainable development of the State party and to adopt relevant policies and strategies to that effect" (2). Women would be involved but not recognized. Without recognition, the social problems of women are rarely being considered (MV-coder comment). "[A]ll women, including rural women, migrant women and women with disabilities, are [not] consulted in the development and implementation of national policies and programmes relating to agriculture, the extractive industries, food security, climate change and disaster response and risk reduction" (13). These are sectors that greatly affect women in Angola (MV-coder comment).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"The Committee] urges the State party to recognize women as the driving force of the sustainable development of the State party and to adopt relevant policies and strategies to that effect" (2). Women would be involved but not recognized. Without recognition, the social problems of women are rarely being considered (MV-coder comment). "[A]ll women, including rural women, migrant women and women with disabilities, are [not] consulted in the development and implementation of national policies and programmes relating to agriculture, the extractive industries, food security, climate change and disaster response and risk reduction" (13). These are sectors that greatly affect women in Angola (MV-coder comment).
Aug. 24, 2023, 1:08 a.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[There remains a] lack of meaningful participation of women in the development and implementation of [the national strategy for disaster risk reduction for the period 2017–2030, gender equality and environment sustainability] … [T]he State party [does not] take measures to ensure food security among women, such as by supporting agricultural activity, creating food stocks and building water reserves to avoid famine… [R]ural women [are being included] in the national poverty reduction strategy… [There is] limited inclusion of rural women in the design and implementation of measures to promote renewable energies and sustainable use of the ocean, known as the 'blue economy'" (12). "[W]omen [do not] effectively participate in municipal environmental,...more
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[There remains a] lack of meaningful participation of women in the development and implementation of [the national strategy for disaster risk reduction for the period 2017–2030, gender equality and environment sustainability] … [T]he State party [does not] take measures to ensure food security among women, such as by supporting agricultural activity, creating food stocks and building water reserves to avoid famine… [R]ural women [are being included] in the national poverty reduction strategy… [There is] limited inclusion of rural women in the design and implementation of measures to promote renewable energies and sustainable use of the ocean, known as the 'blue economy'" (12). "[W]omen [do not] effectively participate in municipal environmental,...more
Aug. 8, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[The Committee] urges the State party to recognize women as the driving force of the sustainable development of Bulgaria and to adopt relevant policies and strategies to that effect" (2). This indicates that women are not recognized and hence their concerns are not being addressed (MV-coder comment).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[The Committee] urges the State party to recognize women as the driving force of the sustainable development of Bulgaria and to adopt relevant policies and strategies to that effect" (2). This indicates that women are not recognized and hence their concerns are not being addressed (MV-coder comment).
Aug. 8, 2023, 12:20 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"Senegal has not yet granted legal standing to civil society organizations, except as provided for in rare special laws such as the one on combating trafficking, in particular of women and children and the smuggling of migrants. Article 17 of Act No. 2005-06 of 10 May 2005 provides that 'for the purpose of bringing civil proceedings, the Public Prosecutor’s Office may request the guardianship or legal administration of minor victims who do not have a known legal representative or who do not provide guarantees to safeguard the rights and well-being of the child. The guardian or designated administrator shall be responsible for defending the victim’s interests as a good father....more
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"Senegal has not yet granted legal standing to civil society organizations, except as provided for in rare special laws such as the one on combating trafficking, in particular of women and children and the smuggling of migrants. Article 17 of Act No. 2005-06 of 10 May 2005 provides that 'for the purpose of bringing civil proceedings, the Public Prosecutor’s Office may request the guardianship or legal administration of minor victims who do not have a known legal representative or who do not provide guarantees to safeguard the rights and well-being of the child. The guardian or designated administrator shall be responsible for defending the victim’s interests as a good father....more
July 25, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[The committee] urges the State party to recognize women as the driving force of the sustainable development of the State party and to adopt relevant policies and strategies to that effect" (2). Women are involved but not recognized. Without recognition, their social problems are rarely being considered (MV- coder comment).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[The committee] urges the State party to recognize women as the driving force of the sustainable development of the State party and to adopt relevant policies and strategies to that effect" (2). Women are involved but not recognized. Without recognition, their social problems are rarely being considered (MV- coder comment).
July 21, 2023, 11:58 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"In 2013, a particular emphasis was put to the involvement of women in public agencies and decision-making processes, including their participation in intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental sectors" (3).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"In 2013, a particular emphasis was put to the involvement of women in public agencies and decision-making processes, including their participation in intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental sectors" (3).
July 14, 2023, 11:03 p.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"On May 7, 2019, the State Agro Trade Company has started the project of Azerbaijani Women with Agricultural Activities (AFAG) jointly with UN FAO" (34).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"On May 7, 2019, the State Agro Trade Company has started the project of Azerbaijani Women with Agricultural Activities (AFAG) jointly with UN FAO" (34).
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"Nicaraguan citizens have the right to participate on an equal footing in the conduct of public affairs and the administration of the State. The Constitution guarantees the right to the effective participation, at the national and local levels, of individuals, families and communities in the formulation, implementation, evaluation, monitoring and follow-up of public and social policies and public services. This right is also guaranteed by specific laws on equal rights." (17). "Under a support programme to increase productivity and improve food and nutrition security, the participation and empowerment of women is encouraged through access to technology, investment plans, training and the exchange of experiences. The programme builds on the results...more
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"Nicaraguan citizens have the right to participate on an equal footing in the conduct of public affairs and the administration of the State. The Constitution guarantees the right to the effective participation, at the national and local levels, of individuals, families and communities in the formulation, implementation, evaluation, monitoring and follow-up of public and social policies and public services. This right is also guaranteed by specific laws on equal rights." (17). "Under a support programme to increase productivity and improve food and nutrition security, the participation and empowerment of women is encouraged through access to technology, investment plans, training and the exchange of experiences. The programme builds on the results...more
June 14, 2023, 7:56 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"In 2020, Bolivia recognizes the contribution made by women to the country’s development. This recognition translates into equal opportunities in access to services, the full participation of women in decision-making bodies and the equitable distribution of economic, technological and heritage resources, and thus creates the conditions for living a life free from gender-based violence" (13). "[T]he National Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture Programme included women’s participation as part of achieving the goals of improving food and nutritional security and income generation in poor households in urban and peri-urban areas of the country" (22).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"In 2020, Bolivia recognizes the contribution made by women to the country’s development. This recognition translates into equal opportunities in access to services, the full participation of women in decision-making bodies and the equitable distribution of economic, technological and heritage resources, and thus creates the conditions for living a life free from gender-based violence" (13). "[T]he National Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture Programme included women’s participation as part of achieving the goals of improving food and nutritional security and income generation in poor households in urban and peri-urban areas of the country" (22).
June 14, 2023, 7:07 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"Through the Ministry of Energy, programmes are being implemented that directly benefit women, such as the Renewable Energy-Based Rural Electrification Programme; the Access to Electrical Energy and Renewable Energy Project, the Renewable Energy Programme; the Rural Electrification Programme, and the Harvesting Water, Sowing Light Programme" (26). "[T]he central Government developed and successfully implemented versions 3, 4 and 5 of the MIAGUA (my water) Programme and the Más Inversión para RIEGO (more investment for irrigation) Programme, directly benefiting women" (27).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"Through the Ministry of Energy, programmes are being implemented that directly benefit women, such as the Renewable Energy-Based Rural Electrification Programme; the Access to Electrical Energy and Renewable Energy Project, the Renewable Energy Programme; the Rural Electrification Programme, and the Harvesting Water, Sowing Light Programme" (26). "[T]he central Government developed and successfully implemented versions 3, 4 and 5 of the MIAGUA (my water) Programme and the Más Inversión para RIEGO (more investment for irrigation) Programme, directly benefiting women" (27).
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"Considerable attention has been paid to the development of civil society institutions and their active participation in public management and oversight of government agencies through the adoption of the following instruments:...[T]he presidential decree of 2 April 2019 on measures to radically enhance the status of mahallas to deal with the problems experienced by the public..."(4)(NF - CODER COMMENT- Mahallas is a word that broadly refers to a neighborhood or local community. Mahallas uphold community standards by motivating members to assist one another. As for membership, every Uzbek and non-Uzbek can be a part of a mahalla and have the freedom to move from these communities however, they are expected to...more
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"Considerable attention has been paid to the development of civil society institutions and their active participation in public management and oversight of government agencies through the adoption of the following instruments:...[T]he presidential decree of 2 April 2019 on measures to radically enhance the status of mahallas to deal with the problems experienced by the public..."(4)(NF - CODER COMMENT- Mahallas is a word that broadly refers to a neighborhood or local community. Mahallas uphold community standards by motivating members to assist one another. As for membership, every Uzbek and non-Uzbek can be a part of a mahalla and have the freedom to move from these communities however, they are expected to...more
March 31, 2023, 2:31 p.m.
Countries: Egypt
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[T]he State party [is urged] to recognize women as the driving force of the sustainable development of the State party and to adopt relevant policies and strategies to that effect" (3). The issues of women are not recognized or considered by the state (MV-coder comment). "The insufficient number and capacity of shelters and support services for victims of gender-based violence, including domestic violence, such as psychosocial counselling, legal assistance and rehabilitation programmes, particularly for women in rural and remote areas and disadvantaged and marginalized groups of women" (7). This is not an important factor for the Government (MV-coder comment).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[T]he State party [is urged] to recognize women as the driving force of the sustainable development of the State party and to adopt relevant policies and strategies to that effect" (3). The issues of women are not recognized or considered by the state (MV-coder comment). "The insufficient number and capacity of shelters and support services for victims of gender-based violence, including domestic violence, such as psychosocial counselling, legal assistance and rehabilitation programmes, particularly for women in rural and remote areas and disadvantaged and marginalized groups of women" (7). This is not an important factor for the Government (MV-coder comment).
March 18, 2023, 10:20 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"The main purpose of the WDG is to enhance and ensure the active participation of women in the country’s social, economic and political development endeavour" (7). "Women are also made to be part of decision-making structures in the overall implementation of the food security program at different levels" (21).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"The main purpose of the WDG is to enhance and ensure the active participation of women in the country’s social, economic and political development endeavour" (7). "Women are also made to be part of decision-making structures in the overall implementation of the food security program at different levels" (21).
March 15, 2023, 4:58 a.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
“In general, Bulgarian women’s support institutions — like other Bulgarian NGOs — face difficulties in improving their institutional capacity and ensuring their financial sustainability. Common features include the limited availability of highly professional and motivated members and staff, as well as their dependence on international programmes (often donor-assisted) for funding. Bulgarian businesswomen’s organizations are not integrated in the national decision-making processes as there is little emphasis on gender mainstreaming in the policies of Government” (61).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
“In general, Bulgarian women’s support institutions — like other Bulgarian NGOs — face difficulties in improving their institutional capacity and ensuring their financial sustainability. Common features include the limited availability of highly professional and motivated members and staff, as well as their dependence on international programmes (often donor-assisted) for funding. Bulgarian businesswomen’s organizations are not integrated in the national decision-making processes as there is little emphasis on gender mainstreaming in the policies of Government” (61).
Feb. 24, 2023, 12:54 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"The GoN has adopted the following measures to eradicate all harmful practices: (a) Persuading changes in people’s attitude and community practices through Behaviour Change Communication (BCC); (b) Criminalization of all forms of harmful traditional practices against women and girls; (c) Launching awareness raising campaigns against harmful practices such as Chhaupadi, child marriage, dowry system and allegations of witchcraft; (d) Strengthening the access of women to health care, education, employment and social security; (e) Execution of adolescent girls empowerment programme in all 75 districts through the Department of Women and Children (DoWC); (f) Introducing policies for positive discrimination for women’s employment in government and public services." (7). "The National Strategy to...more
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"The GoN has adopted the following measures to eradicate all harmful practices: (a) Persuading changes in people’s attitude and community practices through Behaviour Change Communication (BCC); (b) Criminalization of all forms of harmful traditional practices against women and girls; (c) Launching awareness raising campaigns against harmful practices such as Chhaupadi, child marriage, dowry system and allegations of witchcraft; (d) Strengthening the access of women to health care, education, employment and social security; (e) Execution of adolescent girls empowerment programme in all 75 districts through the Department of Women and Children (DoWC); (f) Introducing policies for positive discrimination for women’s employment in government and public services." (7). "The National Strategy to...more