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Protection, Empowerment, Equality

Social Development in Asia-Pacific

advancement of women

Strengthening National Mechanisms for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women: Regional Study - Asia and the Pacific

7 Sep 2011
Issue: Gender Equality
Resource Type: Paper

This paper was commissioned by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asian and the Pacific (hereafter ESCAP) as part of a global project entitled “Strengthening National Mechanisms for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women”.

International Women's Day 2010

11 Sep 2011
Issue: Gender Equality

This year’s International Women’s Day will be commemorated by the United Nations system in Thailand in two parts, namely:           (1) a commemorative ceremony on 8 March (2) a special substantive session featuring a panel presentation on 25 March.

Expert Group Meeting in preparation for the High-Level Intergovernmental Meeting to Review Progress made on Implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action

9 Sep 2011
Issue: Gender Equality

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) will organize an expert group meeting (EGM) in Bangkok from 13 to 15 May 2009.

International Women's Day 2008 "Investing in Women and Girls"

9 Sep 2011
Issue: Gender Equality

International Women's Day 2008 will be observed on Friday, 7 March in Bangkok at the UN Conference Centre with a programme organized by the International Women’s Day Working Group of representatives from various United Nations agencies and offices.Under the theme of "‘investing in women and girls

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