Tag Archives : gender and development

In Iraq, there is a piece of news that’s more exhilarating than Shiites, Sunnis, and Kurds ‘trying to resolve tough procedural issues over oil rights and shares of seats in parliament’ and preparations for a landmark democratic election proceeding full speed ahead towards its January schedule. The other good news, eclipsing the otherwise bleak [...]

The woman has found herself constantly and consistently on Forbes lists of the most powerful. She says power means many things. In her magazine and website, she offers her own definition of power, as well as declares the most powerful women in her opinion. We are aware by now that whatever Oprah believes in strongly, Oprah endorses publicly. This time, [...]

Incorporating a gender-sensitive perspective is not an option but an obligation of the State for all persons, men and women. The imperative nature of the changes in the service of fairness and equal treatment is not based only on the fact that there are international instruments of human rights protection and in particular the rights of women. However, [...]