Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development for Democratisation

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Feminist Library

Women's Work Counts: Feminist Arguments for Human Rights at Work

Women's Work Counts: Feminist Arguments for Human Rights at Work

08/06/2015

The discussion on women’s work in this paper begins with the elucidation of the distinctive nature of their work, narrating their working conditions and debating how to best achieve equality and socioeconomic rights. It focuses ...

Tools for Activists

Civil Society Space and the United Nations Human Rights System

Civil Society Space and the United Nations Human Rights System

11/05/2015

This Guide highlights issues related to the work of civil society actors (CSAs). It provides an overview of the conditions and environment needed for a free and independent civil society, including relevant international human ri ...

Tools for Activists

Women's Land Rights Infographic

Women's Land Rights Infographic

29/04/2015

A simple and effective infographic on the positive repercussions of women's property and inheritance rights from Landesa, which could be used for advocacy or training purposes. ...

Tools for Activists

Why tackle the links between illicit capital flows, tax policies and gender justice?

Why tackle the links between illicit capital flows, tax policies and gender justice?

27/01/2015

Statement prepared by feminists and allies at the Financial Transparency Coalition and Latindadd Conference “Hidden Money, Hidden Resources: Financing Development with Transparency” Lima, 14 – 15 October 2014. ...

Tools for Activists

International Agreements and How to Build a Legal Case for Women’s Land Rights

International Agreements and How to Build a Legal Case for Women’s Land Rights

13/11/2014

The guide provides the underlying international norms and relevant treaty provisions addressing women’s land rights. The guide also includes a series of questions focusing on how to build a case challenging local laws or a court ...

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Women's Land Tenure Framework for Analysis: Land Rights

Women's Land Tenure Framework for Analysis: Land Rights

13/11/2014

This frameworks is designed to assist anyone who is interested in understanding the complex issues associated with women’s land rights--officials, grassroots organizations, international technical advisers, policymakers, develop ...

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Women's Rights in Muslim Laws: A Resource Document

Women's Rights in Muslim Laws: A Resource Document

30/09/2014

The objective of the publication of Women‘s Rights in Muslim Laws is to provide accurate information about the variety of laws in Muslim societies. These laws, despite their considerable diversity, may all claim legitimacy from ...

Tools for Activists

Ending Child Marriage - What will it take?

Ending Child Marriage - What will it take?

15/07/2013

This brief provides a broad overview of the causes and consequences of child marriage, potential strategies to delay the age of marriage and meet the needs of married children, and factors to consider when assessing where investme ...