This glossary aims to contribute towards a general and clearer understanding of some of the frequently used terms and concepts in relation to gender. It is addressed to policymakers, researchers, students and/or anyone interested in such issues. MIGS fully acknowledges that the glossary is neither definite nor complete and that the reader’s understandings of these terms will depend on her/his background and experiences. The terms listed below are  constantly being developed and changed and we welcome additions.

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Glossary of Gender-related Terms

Worldwide, women and girls are less likely to go to school, receive adequate health care, own property or participate in decision-making structures. The United Nations has a key role in working for women’s rights at global level. However, the UN bodies dealing with gender equality are under-resourced and fragmented.

A global campaign has been created to press governments to improve the situation. The Gender Equality Architecture Reform (GEAR) Campaign calls for the creation of a strong new women’s entity at the UN. (more…)

Each year since 1991, tens of thousands of activists from every region of the world have taken part in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign. The campaign’s central messages – women’s rights are human rights and violence against women constitutes a violation of human rights – have been a rallying call of the women’s movement. (more…)

Σας ενημερώνουμε ότι κυκλοφόρησε απο τις εκδόσεις GUTENBERG ο συλλογικός τόμος:

Πολιτικές ισότητας των φύλων: Ευρωπαϊκές κατευθύνσεις και εθνικές πρακτικές που επιμελήθηκε η Μαρία Στρατηγάκη. (more…)