UNIFEM: Publications and Tools

Gender Responsive Budgeting Newsletter (Newsletter)

2008-04-03T06:00:00+01:00

This quarterly newsletter seeks to encourage knowledge sharing from gender budget initiatives around the world, share news on progress made in incorporating a gender perspective into budgeting, and inform practitioners of new resources and publications on gender-responsive budgeting (GRB). Each issue sheds light on the efforts of specific actors in relation to GRB, demonstrates the application of GRB in a particular area, and highlights a specific country or regional programme supported by UNIFEM or other agencies.

Joint Evaluation of the UNDG Contribution to the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness (Assessment)

2008-08-13T06:00:00+01:00

This report presents the assessment of a joint independent evaluation of the contribution made by the United Nations Development Group (UNDG) to the implementation of the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness. It examines the extent to which cross-cutting issues, including gender mainstreaming, have been addressed within the context of the Paris Declaration.

Gender and Aid Effectiveness: The Road to Ghana and Beyond (Position Paper)

2008-08-08T06:00:00+01:00

This information brief is an awareness-raising tool addressed to institutional actors involved in development programming and gender equality advocates at international and national levels. It is designed to give a short explanation of the Third High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF 3) and the actors involved in it; inform on the approach proposed by UNIFEM and the EC/UN Partnership on Gender Equality for Development and Peace for advancing the gender equality agenda at HLF 3; and give guidance on the promotion of the gender equality agenda at HLF 3.

Transforming the National AIDS Response: Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights into the ‘Three Ones’ (Manual/Guide)

2008-07-14T06:00:00+01:00

This guide highlights a number of approaches and presents case studies of successful initiatives that demonstrate how incorporating a gender equality perspective into HIV and AIDS programmes and policies can transform national responses to the AIDS pandemic. It provides a number of tools, checklists and guidelines that have been developed to inform HIV and AIDS policies and frameworks and their implementation.

United Nations Development Fund for Women: Note by the Executive Director (Institutional Report)

2008-07-02T06:00:00+01:00

This note provides an overview of cumulative progress towards the results identified in UNIFEM's Multi-Year Funding Framework (MYFF), 2004-2007, as well as highlights of the support that UNIFEM provided to countries in 2007.

Fonds de développement des Nations Unies pour la femme : Note de la Directrice exécutive (Rapport institutionel)

2008-07-02T06:01:00+01:00

Cette note donne un aperçu des progrès globaux accomplis vers la réalisation des résultats définis dans le de financement pluriannuel 2004-2007 d’UNIFEM et rend compte de l’appui qu’UNIFEM a fourni aux pays en 2007.

Fondo de Desarrollo de las Naciones Unidas para la Mujer: Nota de la Directora Ejecutiva (Informe institucional)

2008-07-02T06:02:00+01:00

Esta nota resume los progresos alcanzados hacia el logro de los resultados identificados en el Marco de Financiación Multianual de UNIFEM, 2004-2007, y al apoyo prestado por el Fondo a los países en 2007.

Women on the Frontline Series – Brochure (PR Material)

2008-04-14T06:00:00+01:00

This brochure introduces a new documentary series, Women on the Frontline, that shines a light on violence against women and girls. The series takes the front to homes, villages, and cities of our world where a largely unreported war against females is being waged.

Brochure de la série documentaire Women on the Frontline (Matérial de relations publiques)

2008-04-14T06:01:00+01:00

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Eliminating Female Genital Mutilation: An Interagency Statement (Position Paper)

2008-04-03T06:00:00+01:00

This joint Statement by a number of UN agencies is a call to all States, international and national organizations, civil society and communities to uphold the rights of girls and women. It calls on those bodies and communities to develop, strengthen, and support specific and concrete actions directed towards ending female genital mutilation.

Gender Equality for Development Effectiveness: National Development Planning in the Commonwealth of Independent States (Working Paper)

2008-01-25T07:00:00+01:00

This discussion paper examines the challenges for national development planning presented by the centrality of poverty reduction strategy papers (PRSPs) in the CIS following their integration into the aid effectiveness agenda, and argues that it is imperative for gender equality advocates to focus greater attention on development planning cycles and budget processes.

((e))pulse (Newsletter)

2007-04-17T06:00:00+01:00

This is the quarterly newsletter of the Economic Security and ICT Programme of UNIFEM's Arab States Regional Office. The programme applies new mechanisms to promote women's economic security and rights, while ensuring that women have equal access to the increasing range of technological options.

Women Building Peace and Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict-Affected Contexts: A Review of Community-Based Approaches (Best Practices)

2008-04-23T06:00:00+01:00

This study was developed to inform programming and advocacy in the areas of prevention of sexual and gender-based violence and women's participation in peacebuilding. It focuses on specific thematic areas of good practice and highlights examples of women's successful engagement in peacebuilding.

Report of the United Nations Development Fund for Women on the Elimination of Violence Against Women: Note by the Secretary-General (2007) (Institutional Report)

2008-02-01T07:00:00+01:00

This report documents the activities undertaken by UNIFEM in 2007 as administrator of the UN Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence against Women, as well as its other programming on violence against women.

Rapport du Fonds de développement des Nations Unies pour la femme sur ses activités en vue de l’élimination de la violence contre les femmes : Note du Secrétaire général (2007) (Rapport institutionel)

2008-02-01T07:01:00+01:00

Ce rapport décrit les activités menées par UNIFEM en 2007 en tant qu’administrateur du Fonds d’affectation spéciale des Nations Unies à l’appui de la lutte contre la violence à l’égard des femmes, ainsi que ses programmes visant à mettre fin à la violence contre les femmes.

Informe del Fondo de Desarrollo de las Naciones Unidas para la Mujer sobre las actividades del Fondo encaminadas a eliminar la violencia contra la mujer: Nota del Secretario General (2007) (Informe institucional)

2008-02-01T07:02:00+01:00

En este informe se exponen las actividades emprendidas por el UNIFEM en 2007 como administrador del Fondo Fiduciario de las Naciones Unidas en apoyo de las medidas para eliminar la violencia contra la mujer, así como sus actividades programadas en relación con la violencia contra la mujer.

Promoting Gender Equality in the Aid Effectiveness Agenda in Asia Pacific: Engaging the Principles of the Paris Declaration (Working Paper)

2007-11-28T07:00:00+01:00

This discussion paper examines the main challenges that have emerged from efforts by gender equality advocates in the Asia/Pacific region to advance gender equality goals under each of principles of the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness.

Policy Briefing Paper: Gender Sensitive Police Reform in Post Conflict Societies (Best Practices)

2007-11-12T07:00:00+01:00

This briefing paper reviews UNIFEM and UNDP experiences in building the capacity of police services to respond to women’s security needs. The paper stresses the importance of women’s engagement in accountability mechanisms to review police performance and support efforts to correct for poor practice.

Capacity Development for Promoting Gender Equality in the Aid Effectiveness Agenda: Lessons from Sub-Regional Consultations in Africa (Working Paper)

2007-10-26T06:00:00+01:00

Drawing on the experiences and insights shared in a series of consultations on gender equality and aid effectiveness held in Africa, this discussion paper outlines a capacity development strategy for advancing development effectiveness and gender equality in the new aid agenda.

UNIFEM Strategic Plan, 2008–2011 (Institutional Report)

2007-10-15T06:00:00+01:00

The UNIFEM strategic plan, 2008-2011 provides strategic policy and management direction for UNIFEM to increase its development effectiveness, strengthen strategic partnerships and mobilize resources for the next four years. It outlines how UNIFEM will work in partnership with United Nations system Member States and civil society organizations to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other internationally agreed goals.

Le plan stratégique d’UNIFEM pour 2008–2011 (Rapport institutionel)

2007-10-15T06:01:00+01:00

Le plan stratégique du Fonds de développement des Nations Unies pour la femme (UNIFEM) pour 2008-2011 énonce les directives sur la stratégie à appliquer et les orientations en matière de gestion que le Fonds devra suivre pour accroître l’efficacité des activités de développement, renforcer les partenariats stratégiques et mobiliser des ressources pour les quatre années à venir. Il expose dans les grandes lignes la façon dont UNIFEM travaillera en collaboration avec les États membres du système des Nations Unies et les organisations de la société civile pour atteindre les objectifs du Millénaire pour le développement et les autres objectifs convenus au plan international.

Plan Estratégico del UNIFEM para 2008–2011 (Informe institucional)

2007-10-15T06:02:00+01:00

El plan estratégico del UNIFEM para 2008-2011 proporciona orientación sobre política y gestión estratégicas para que el UNIFEM aumente su efectividad en materia de desarrollo, fortalezca las asociaciones de colaboración estratégicas y movilice recursos para los próximos cuatro años. En él se describe la colaboración prevista del UNIFEM con los Estados Miembros del sistema de las Naciones Unidas y con organizaciones de la sociedad civil para contribuir a la consecución de los objetivos de desarrollo del Milenio y otros objetivos convenidos internacionalmente.