Alternative development programmes were established by UNDCP in Peru in the 1980s to provide other viable sources of income than coca growing to peasant farmers. Four major thrusts characterize the ...

Or should there be a mix of both approaches? By shifting its funds to the U.N.’s main development program, the Dutch are taking the so-called “gender mainstreaming” approach, which shifts the ...

A newly adopted UN resolution on Tackling Illicit Trafficking in Wildlife (IWT) calling for gender-mainstreaming presents a welcome opportunity for more inclusive and effective responses to IWT. Women ...

The word “Gender” is one big word that is often misinterpreted to be synonymous with women. A mention of gender equality, gender equity and gender mainstreaming are often presented as a fight against ...

The need for gender inclusiveness in security governance structure dominated discussions at the inauguration of the National Women Platform on Security Sector Reform and Governance held in Abuja ...

The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) aims to effectively counter the instrumentalization of gender by violent extremist and terrorist groups, support the elimination of sexual ...

The Gender Mainstreaming Awards, a powerful indicator of progress towards gender mainstreaming in the corporate world, proudly returns for its 12th event across Africa. Developed by Business Engage ...

In July 2024 Mexico City hosted the Third Feminist Foreign Policy Summit, the first of its kind to be organised with an intergovernmental approach alongside UN agencies in a Global South country. This ...

This year, in collaboration with Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), RCL FOODS, AECI, Assupol and Rand Merchant Bank, the 2024 Gender Mainstreaming Awards are set to elevate Africa as the focal point ...