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10 Years Women in Eritrea National Union of Eritrean Women
Women have been key players in Eritrea’s nation building process, from their invaluable participation in the country’s independence struggle to their ongoing contributions to the development agenda. Inspired by this powerful legacy, the Government of the
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Human Development Report 2013. The Rise of the South: Human Progress in a Diverse World
The 21st century is witnessing a profound shift in global dynamics, driven by the fast-rising new powers of the developing world. China has overtaken Japan as the world’s second biggest economy, lifting hundreds of millions of people out of poverty in the
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Why Do Some Men Use Violence Against Women and How Can We Prevent It? Quantitative Findings from the United Nations Multi-country Study on Men and Violence in Asia and the Pacific
This study was a collaboration between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Population Fund (UNPF), the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, and United Nations Volunteers (UNV). The objecti
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Empowered lives: Resilient Bangladesh. Results achieved with our partners, 2006-2011
2011 marks the 40th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence, providing an historic moment for reflection on the enormous distance that the nation has travelled since 1971. Emerging from a devastating conflict and facing innumerable challenges from the ou
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The situation of Roma in 11 EU Member States. Survey results at a glance
Roma – Europe’s largest minority of 10-12 million people – are victims of racism, discrimination and social exclusion. Of those surveyed in this report, one in three is unemployed, 20 % are not covered by health insurance, and 90 % are living below nation
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Empowering lives, building resilience
This publication features success stories from 16 countries where UNDP support has resulted in transformative changes, including by fostering the growth of institutional and human capacities. To qualify as a transformational success, a story needed to dem
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Regional integration and human development: A pathway for Africa
The report discusses four main channels linking integration and human development: income; access to services, empowerment, and sustainability. It assesses how factors common to many countries might condition the impacts of regional integration on human d
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Towards human resilience: Sustaining MDG progess in an age of economic uncertainty
The recent global economic crisis has reinforced significant concerns about the impact of financial and economic shocks on human development. This report addresses essential questions about economic vulnerability and resilience. Most significantly, it exp
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What will it take to achieve the Millennium Development Goals?
Due to the combination of high food prices, climate change and the impact of the international financial and economic crises, disparities in Millennium Development Goal (MDG) achievement can be seen within and between countries. This report identifies a c
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Power, Voice and Rights: A turning point for gender equality in Asia and the Pacific. Asia Pacific Human Development Report
Women still confront multiple forms of discrimination in every Asia-Pacific country. Despite robust growth and progress on many fronts, gender inequality persists and deprives the region of a significant source of human potential. Countries in the region