Posts Tagged ‘gender equality’

Empowering Women, The Oprah Way

Friday, August 14, 2009 9:52 By GSerrano

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 [...]

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Mainstreaming Gender and Development (GAD) is an Obligation of the State

Tuesday, March 10, 2009 21:33 By GSerrano

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 [...]

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Countries where Gender Equality is Best and Worst (2008 report)

Wednesday, November 12, 2008 14:11 By GSerrano

The World Economic Forum has announced that four Nordic nations topped the survey of 130 countries closing the gender gap. Norway tops the list, followed by Finland, Sweden, and Iceland, in descending order. New Zealand completes the top five list. Norway placed 3rd last year and advanced to the top this year with a score [...]

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