Publication date
2006
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UNFPA, World YWCA
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UNFPA
Publication date
2004
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UNFPA
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The nine case studies presented in this brochure are drawn from a longer UNFPA report entitled, "Culture Matters: Working with Communities and Faith-based Organizations". It highlights the necessity of mainstreaming cultural analysis and sensitivity in development efforts addressing issues such as gender equality and equity, HIV/AIDS, female genital cutting, gender-based violence and reproductive health. Programmes in Brazil, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Uganda and Yemen are analyzed.
Publication date
2007
Author
UNFPA
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Publication date
2007
Author
UNFPA
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Many studies have recognized the importance of improving the status of impoverished women. This workshop report describes a number of approaches used to date to empower women economically, including microcredit. The report includes a review of the literature on women's economic empowerment and a summary of presentations from the workshop.
Publication date
2007
Author
UNFPA
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UNFPA
Publication date
2008
Author
UNFPA
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UNFPA
Publication date
2005
Author
UNFPA
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UNFPA and the Asia-Pacific Women, Faith and Development Alliance (AP-WFD)
Publication date
2013
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UNFPA and the Asia-Pacific Women, Faith and Development Alliance (AP-WFD)
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Publication date
2011
Author
UNFPA
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This report of the global meeting on Skewed Sex Ratios at Birth: Addressing the Issue and the Way Forward, held in October in Viet Nam, provides an overview of the meeting and delves into some key trends, determinants, consequences and responses on the issue. Challenges and recommendations are also included.
Publication date
2013
Author
UNFPA
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