Women in the World Today

Abstract

Global Women’s Issues and the Beijing Platform for Action. This book is based on the 12 critical areas of concern identified at the Beijing Conference:_x000D_

1 The persistent and increasing burden of poverty on women_x000D_

2 Inequalities and inadequacies in and unequal access to education and training_x000D_

3 Inequalities and inadequacies in and unequal access to health care and related services_x000D_

4 Violence against women_x000D_

5 The effects of armed or other kinds of conflict on women, including those living under foreign occupation_x000D_

6 Inequality in economic structures and policies, in all forms of productive activities and in access to resources_x000D_

7 Inequality between men and women in the sharing of power and decision- making at all levels_x000D_

8 Insufficient mechanisms at all levels to promote the advancement of women_x000D_

9 Lack of respect for and inadequate promotion and protection of the human rights of women_x000D_

10 Stereotyping of women and inequality in women’s access to and participation in all communication systems, especially in the media_x000D_

11 Gender inequalities in the management of natural resources and in the safeguarding of the environment_x000D_

12 Persistent discrimination against and violation of the rights of the girl child