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Using GIS to Map Women's Health, Well-Being, and Economic Opportunities in the Context of COVID-19

CRC Press eBooks, Mar 20, 2023

The banking crisis of 2007 and the subsequent recession, followed by austerity measures and livel... more The banking crisis of 2007 and the subsequent recession, followed by austerity measures and livelihood crises have jeopardized the capacity of people to perform crucial unpaid work. While most policy responses have focused on bailing out the financial sector and, to a lesser extent, dealing with its implications for economic output and jobs, far less attention has been given to its impact on people's well-being, including their ability to care for themselves, their families and communities. This paper suggests that these three spheres -- finance, production and unpaid care and social reproduction -- are in fact interconnected and overlapping, and undertakes a feminist analysis to draw attention to their interconnections and to make visible what is often left out of mainstream accounts. UN Women calls for States to take a transformative approach to economic and social policy, and design recovery policies that promote the realization of women's rights, as compliance with human...

From insights to action: Gender equality in the wake of COVID-19

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), 2020

Spotlight on gender, COVID-19 and the SDGs: will the pandemic derail hard-won progress on gender equality?

UN Women, 2020

COVID-19 has been declared a public health emergency of international concern and a global pandem... more COVID-19 has been declared a public health emergency of international concern and a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. This global threat to health security underscores the urgent need to accelerate progress on achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 and the need to massively scale up international cooperation to deliver on SDG 3. It also reveals what is less obvious, but no less urgent: how health emergencies such as COVID-19, and the response to them, can exacerbate gender inequality and derail hard-won progress not only on SDG 3 but on all the SDGs. This paper presents the latest evidence on the gendered impact of the pandemic, highlights potential and emerging trends, and reflects on the long-term impact of the crisis on the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The paper begins by presenting key facts and figures relating to the gendered impacts of COVID-19 followed by reflecting on the health impacts of COVID-19 on SDG 3 targets. Then, the paper explores the socioeconomic and political implications of COVID-19 on women and gender across five of the Goals: SDG 1 (poverty), 4 (quality education), 5 (gender equality), 8 (decent work and economic growth), and 10 (reduced inequalities). The paper concludes by outlining policy priorities drawn from the evidence presented

Will the Pandemic Derail Hard-won Progress on Gender Equality?

Spotlight on the SDGs, 2020

Palgrave Macmillan is the global academic imprint of the above companies and has companies and re... more Palgrave Macmillan is the global academic imprint of the above companies and has companies and representatives throughout the world. Palgrave ® and Macmillan ® are registered trademarks in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and other countries. A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library and the Library of Congress. Printed in Canada by the Lowe-Martin Group. Cover is printed on FSC 10pt Kallima coated one-side paper. Text pages are printed on FSC 60# Rolland Opaque30 smooth text that is 30% post-consumer waste. FSC supports responsible forest management worldwide. Printed with vegetable-based inks and produced by means of environmentally-compatible technology. [FSC LOGO WILL BE INSERTED HERE] Editing: Green Ink Design and Layout: ZAGO For a list of any errors or omissions found subsequent to printing, please visit our website at http://hdr.undp.org iii Team HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2009 Overcoming barriers: Human mobility and development iii Te...

How to Undertake an Inequality, Gender and Sustainable Development Analysis

Gender Inequalities, 2021

The Policy Research Working Paper Series disseminates the findings of work in progress to encoura... more The Policy Research Working Paper Series disseminates the findings of work in progress to encourage the exchange of ideas about development issues. An objective of the series is to get the findings out quickly, even if the presentations are less than fully polished. The papers carry the names of the authors and should be cited accordingly. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this paper are entirely those of the authors. They do not necessarily represent the views of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/World Bank and its affiliated organizations, or those of the Executive Directors of the World Bank or the governments they represent.

Equipo responsable de la preparación del Informe sobre Desarrollo Humano 2009

Progress of the World's Women 2011-2012

Progress of the World’s Women, 2011

This volume of Progress of the World’s Women starts with a paradox: the past century has seen a t... more This volume of Progress of the World’s Women starts with a paradox: the past century has seen a transformation in women’s legal rights, with countries in every region expanding the scope of women’s legal entitlements. Nevertheless, for most of the world’s women the laws that exist on paper do not always translate into equality and justice. In many contexts, in rich and poor countries alike, the infrastructure of justice – the police, the courts and the judiciary – is failing women, which manifests itself in poor services and hostile attitudes from the very people whose duty it is to fulfil women’s rights.

Gender & Development, 2020

Resumo: As Mudanças Climáticas se tornaram um dos assuntos mais discutidos em escala global, reve... more Resumo: As Mudanças Climáticas se tornaram um dos assuntos mais discutidos em escala global, revelando a Educação Ambiental como proposta mitigadora para tais questões e, consequentemente, tornando-se uma necessidade para os mais variados níveis de ensino. Neste sentido, o presente artigo discute acerca da elaboração de Histórias em Quadrinhos (HQs), por meio da plataforma PIXTON, como material didático alternativo a ser utilizado na prática da Educação Ambiental em turmas do Terceiro e Quarto Ciclos do Ensino Fundamental (5 a a 8 a série), na expectativa de fomentar a discussão sobre Mudanças Climáticas, proporcionando o desenvolvimento de cidadãos conscientes e ativos para com as questões ambientais do mundo moderno.

Migration not infrequently gets a bad press. Negative stereotypes portraying migrants as 'stealin... more Migration not infrequently gets a bad press. Negative stereotypes portraying migrants as 'stealing our jobs' or 'scrounging off the taxpayer' abound in sections of the media and public opinion, especially in times of recession. For others, the word 'migrant' may evoke images of people at their most vulnerable. This year's Human Development Report, Overcoming Barriers: Human Mobility and Development, challenges such stereotypes. It seeks to broaden and rebalance perceptions of migration to reflect a more complex and highly variable reality. This report is the fruit of the efforts, contributions and support of many people and organizations. I would like to thank Kemal Derviş for the opportunity to take on the daunting task of Director of the Human Development Report, and the new UNDP Administrator, Helen Clark, for advice and support. Coming back to the office after its 20 years of growth and success has been a tremendously rewarding experience, and I would like to especially thank my family, Ema, Josh and Billy, for their patience and support throughout. The dedication and hard work of the whole HDR team, listed earlier, was critical. Among those who provided important strategic advice and suggestions, which were especially critical in pulling the report together, were

L-241-Klugman_Jeni- …, 2009

Todos los derechos reservados. Queda prohibida la reproducción, transmisión o almacenamiento en u... more Todos los derechos reservados. Queda prohibida la reproducción, transmisión o almacenamiento en un sistema de recuperación de cualquier parte de esta publicación, en cualquier forma o por cualquier medio, sea electrónico, mecánico, fotocopiado, grabado o de otro tipo, sin previa autorización. Impreso en EE.UU. por Colorcraft of Virginia, Inc. La portada está impresa en papel 80# Chorus Silk Cover que contiene un 25% de fi bra reciclada post-consumo. Las páginas del texto están impresas en papel 70# Rolland Opaque Smooth de Cascades Mills que contiene un 30% de fi bra reciclada post-consumo. Forest Stewardship Council certifi ca el uso de papel libre de cloro y tintas de base vegetal producidas con tecnologías compatibles con el medio ambiente. El plástico del envoltorio es reciclable. Edición y diagramación: Green Ink Diseño de la información: ZAGO Traducción y composición: LTS Mundo y Tilt Diseño, Chile Para ver la lista de errores y omisiones detectadas con posterioridad a la impresión, visítenos en El análisis y las recomendaciones de políticas contenidas en este informe no refl ejan necesariamente las opiniones del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo, de su Junta Ejecutiva o de sus Estados miembros. El informe es una publicación independiente encargada por el PNUD y es fruto del esfuerzo conjunto de un equipo de prestigiosos asesores y del equipo encargado del Informe sobre Desarrollo Humano, con la dirección de Jeni Klugman, Directora de la Ofi cina encargada del Informe sobre Desarrollo Humano. Los recursos relacionados con este informe se encuentran disponibles en , sitio que incluye además ejemplares completos y resúmenes del informe y de las consultas, seminarios y debates en red, la serie de documentos de investigaciones temáticas sobre desarrollo humano e información para la prensa. Todas las herramientas de los indicadores estadísticos y datos, mapas interactivos, datos básicos de los países y más información están disponibles sin costo alguno en la página web. El primer Informe nacional sobre Desarrollo Humano fue publicado en 1992, y desde entonces, con el apoyo del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD), los equipos responsables de los países han producido más de 630 Informes sobre Desarrollo Humano nacionales y subnacionales en 130 países, así como 35 informes regionales. En su calidad de documentos de promoción de políticas públicas, estos informes han incorporado el concepto de desarrollo humano a los diálogos sobre políticas nacionales mediante procesos de consulta, investigación y redacción dirigidos y asumidos como propios por los países. Los datos, generalmente desagregados por género, grupos étnicos y zonas urbanas y rurales, ayudan a identifi car las desigualdades, medir el progreso y señalar en forma oportuna los posibles confl ictos. Debido a que estos informes se basan en las perspectivas locales, pueden infl uir en las estrategias nacionales, entre ellas las políticas que contribuyen a la consecución de los Objetivos de Desarrollo del Milenio y otras prioridades del desarrollo humano. Para mayor información y ejemplares de todos los informes, información esencial sobre las mediciones, materiales de capacitación y más, vea Una revista multidisciplinaria para un desarrollo centrado en las personas. Esta revista es una publicación conjunta de la Ofi cina encargada del Informe sobre Desarrollo Humano del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD) y por la Human Development and Capability Association. La revista constituye un foro para el intercambio abierto de ideas entre un amplio abanico de autoridades responsables de la formulación de políticas, economistas y académicos. Los artículos del Journal of Human Development and Capabilities son revisados por expertos; se publica tres veces al año (marzo, julio y noviembre) por Routledge Journals, editorial de Taylor and Francis Group Ltd.

Global Social Policy, 2016

We also acknowledge and thank colleagues from across the United Nations system and beyond for the... more We also acknowledge and thank colleagues from across the United Nations system and beyond for their comments and contributions to this report:

As a result of a wide-ranging consultation process with United Nations Member States, civil socie... more As a result of a wide-ranging consultation process with United Nations Member States, civil society and international organizations, this position paper sets out UN Women’s suggestions for global indicators to effectively monitor how the SDGs are being implemented for women and girls.

Making Justice Systems Work for Women

In Promoting the rule of law : a practitioners' guide to key issues and developments (2014)

This paper provides a broad-brush analysis of the causes of the 2007–2008 global economic cri... more This paper provides a broad-brush analysis of the causes of the 2007–2008 global economic crisis as well as its overall impacts
from a gender perspective. Section 3 focuses on the sphere of production and paid work/employment, with particular attention to regional specificities, to explore how women and men have been differently impacted at different stages of the crisis as it has
morphed from a ‘credit crunch’ to a full-scale economic crisis engulfing the ‘real economy’. Section 4 draws on a range of studies to trace how changes in the real
economy, captured through surveys and economic
indicators, have impacted the sphere of reproduction,
where human capacities (physical, emotional and
social) are reproduced. Section 5 looks at some of the
outcomes in terms of poverty and well-being. Finally,
Section 6 draws together the key policy implications
from the analysis and underlines the deficiencies in
terms of the existing evidence base.

Human Development Report Office , Oct 2009

This paper reviews the treatment of migration in Participatory Poverty Assessments (PPAs), conduc... more This paper reviews the treatment of migration in Participatory Poverty Assessments (PPAs), conducted in 14 different countries. The analysis suggests that for the very poor, migration is most often rural to rural and rural to urban and not across borders. The drivers of migration are context specific, but are generally related to the pursuit of greater livelihood opportunities, greater access to education and health services, and at times necessitated by crises resulting from conflict or natural disaster. Migrants are typically young men, although more and more women are also leaving villages in search of paid work. Interestingly, while the feminization of migration contributes to greater investments in education, some evidence suggests that the impact is not uniform across all school-aged children in the household. Finally, in a number of countries, households with migrants were more likely to be categorized as well-off, regardless of their level of assets. Significant differences in impacts corresponding to the type of migration (internal versus international), and duration (i.e. seasonal, temporal, and permanent) were also observed.

Books by Ginette Azcona

"Progress of the World’s Women 2015–2016” brings together human rights and economic policymaking,... more "Progress of the World’s Women 2015–2016” brings together human rights and economic policymaking, and provides the key elements for a far-reaching new policy agenda that can transform economies and make women’s rights a reality. Through solid in-depth analysis and data, this evidence-based report provides key recommendations on moving towards an economy that truly works for women, for the benefit of all.

Using GIS to Map Women's Health, Well-Being, and Economic Opportunities in the Context of COVID-19

CRC Press eBooks, Mar 20, 2023

From insights to action: Gender equality in the wake of COVID-19

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), 2020

Spotlight on gender, COVID-19 and the SDGs: will the pandemic derail hard-won progress on gender equality?

UN Women, 2020

Will the Pandemic Derail Hard-won Progress on Gender Equality?

Spotlight on the SDGs, 2020

How to Undertake an Inequality, Gender and Sustainable Development Analysis

Gender Inequalities, 2021

Equipo responsable de la preparación del Informe sobre Desarrollo Humano 2009

Progress of the World's Women 2011-2012

Progress of the World’s Women, 2011

Gender & Development, 2020

L-241-Klugman_Jeni- …, 2009

Global Social Policy, 2016

Making Justice Systems Work for Women

In Promoting the rule of law : a practitioners' guide to key issues and developments (2014)

Human Development Report Office , Oct 2009

This report breaks new ground in applying a human development approach to the study of migration.... more This report breaks new ground in applying a human development approach to the study of migration. It discusses who migrants are, where they come from and go to, and why they move. It looks at the multiple impacts of migration for all who are affected by it—not just those who move, but also those who stay.

The report provides a snapshot of gender equality across all the 17 SDGs, providing evidence of h... more The report provides a snapshot of gender equality across all the 17 SDGs, providing evidence of how gender equality matters for each and every one of them. It presents global and regional averages
for gender-specific indicators that can serve as baselines for future reporting and highlights the interlinkages between SDG 5 and other goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda.

This volume of Progress of the World’s Women starts with a paradox: the past century has seen a t... more This volume of Progress of the World’s Women starts with a paradox: the past century has seen a transformation in women’s legal rights, with countries in every region expanding the scope of women’s legal entitlements. Nevertheless, for most of the world’s women the laws
that exist on paper do not always translate into equality and justice. In many contexts, in rich and poor countries alike, the infrastructure of justice – the police, the courts and the judiciary – is failing women, which manifests itself in poor services and hostile attitudes from the
very people whose duty it is to fulfil women’s rights.

Global Thematic Consultation on Addressing Gender Equality

Expert’s take: SDGs monitoring for women and girls—are we ready for the ride? 2016.