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Gender, Climate and Security: Sustaining inclusive peace on the frontlines of climate change
Climate change is now impacting people all over the world. In many regions, severe droughts and rising temperatures are leading to food insecurity and loss of livelihoods. In fragile and conflict-affected contexts, limited governance, political instabilit
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Regional Learning Session on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) and Child Rights
The regional learning session served as a safe space for meaningful dialogue between child rights advocates, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) advocates to find synergies for cross-movement collaboration. The workshop to
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Climate Change, Migration and Displacement: The need for a risk-informed and coherent approach
In 2016 alone, over 24 million people were displaced by unexpected climate-related disasters. It is commonly understood that there is a correlation between climate change and human mobility, however, the lack of evidence-based findings has hindered necess
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Plani Juaj Familjar për Fatkeqësi
Would you know where your family is in case disaster strikes? They can be anywhere; at work, at school, or in a car. How will you find each other? Will you know if your children are safe? Disasters can strike fast and unannounced. They may force you to ev
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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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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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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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Advancing Child-Sensitive Social Protection
A joint statement by DFID, HelpAge International, Hope & Homes for Children, Institute of Development Studies, International Labour Organization, Overseas Development Institute, Save the Children UK, UNDP, UNICEF and the World Bank. The joint statement ai
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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
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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