Search results for "gender equality"
International Women’s Day: UN says gender equality needed in climate change fight
The United Nations has highlighted the need for greater gender equality to realise the goals of sustainability and net zero in the years ahead. In a statement ahead of International
- Posted March 7, 2022
Behavioural science could boost gender equality, says OECD
A ‘behavioural insights’ approach to promoting gender equality in public services could help overcome the shortcomings of targets and regulatory approaches, according to a report by the OECD. The organisation
- Posted March 17, 2019
Red Cross allies with African bank to promote gender equality
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have signed a pledge to collaborate on promoting gender equality and economic opportunities in Africa’s
- Posted February 17, 2019
New Zealand forging ahead with civil service gender equality
More than half of New Zealand’s civil service chief executive roles are now filled by women, the government has announced. Of the 33 public service departments across government, 17 will
- Posted December 10, 2018
Scotland passes gender equality law for public boards
Legislation to require equal representation of women on public sector boards in Scotland has been passed by the Scottish Parliament. MSPs voted by 88 to 28 in favour of the
- Posted March 7, 2018
Canada tops gender equality ranking – but Australia gaining fast
Canada has topped a league table ranking G20 countries by the proportion of women amongst their senior civil servants, with a 46.4% figure that puts it 3.3 points ahead of
- Posted September 5, 2017
Women Leaders Index Gender Equality Case Study: Italy
Every country has a different story to tell on women leaders in the civil service. Interviewing experts on the findings of our Women Leaders Index – which tracks the proportion
- Posted September 5, 2017
Women Leaders Index Gender Equality Case Study: Mexico
Every country has a different story to tell on women leaders in the civil service. Interviewing experts on the findings of our Women Leaders Index – which tracks the proportion
- Posted September 5, 2017
Women Leaders Index Gender Equality Case Study: Turkey
Every country has a different story to tell on women leaders in the civil service. Interviewing experts on the findings of our Women Leaders Index – which tracks the proportion
- Posted September 5, 2017
Women Leaders Index Gender Equality Case Study: UK
Every country has a different story to tell on women leaders in the civil service. Interviewing experts on the findings of our Women Leaders Index – which tracks the proportion
- Posted September 5, 2017
