Search results for "gender equality"
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UN members see need for ramped-up progress on gender equality
The world’s nations are lagging woefully behind in meeting targets for achieving gender equality by 2030, but a new round of initiatives has stirred hope of progress, writes Linda Robinson
- Posted September 28, 2023
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Exclusive: progress being made on gender equality in the public sector but obstacles remain, Global Government Forum survey finds
Nearly 60% of officials say that progress has been made towards gender equality since they joined the public service, but barriers including childcare and insufficient mentoring opportunities are still holding
- Posted September 20, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
