Mainstreaming Gender IN Development:The Pacific Way
Explore international, regional, and national gender equality instruments and their implementation in the Pacific region. Learn how these commitments advance the work of individuals and organizations in promoting gender equality, social inclusion, and sustainable development.
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Mainstreaming Gender in Development: The Pacific Way Pacific Gender Mainstreaming Training Kit Module 1 Session 11: Commitments to gender equality in the Pacific
Learning outcomes Learning outcomes At the end of this session you will understand: the international and regional gender equality instruments that are in place specific regional and national gender equality instruments and their local implementation how to use such instruments to advance the work of individuals in their communities and organisations.
What is social exclusion? What is social exclusion? National Regional International National development plan Policy on gender Policy on youth Policy on disability Pacific Leaders Declaration on Gender Equality Pacific Platform for Action on Gender Equality and Women s Human Rights Pacific Framework for the Rights of Persons with Disability Framework for Resilient Development in the Pacific Universal Declaration of Human Rights Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against women Convention on the Rights of the Child Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities Sustainable Development Goals S.A.M.O.A Pathway
National, regional and global linkages National, regional and global linkages All Pacific Island countries and territories have national gender policies that cover the same areas as the regional and global instruments. These include: increasing women s participation in decision-making and in leadership positions, including in the parliament women s economic empowerment the elimination of violence against women and girls the adoption of gender-responsive legislation, policies, and programmes.
Pacific priorities Pacific priorities The priorities identified by the leaders of Pacific Island countries and territories include: gender-responsive government programmes and policies increasing women s participation in decision-making women s economic empowerment ending violence against women health and education.
Strategic objectives of the PPA Strategic objectives of the PPA 1. Research and gender analysis to support knowledge generation, communication and advocacy about gender equality. 2. Mainstreaming gender across all programmes and services delivered by government, regional organisations and civil society organisations. 3. Building effective partnerships so that women and men, individually and collectively, are empowered to prevent violence and all forms of discrimination. 4. Resource mobilisation and sustained investments to advance gender equality. 5. Establishing a mechanism to make stakeholders accountable for implementing commitments on gender equality.
Evaluation questions Evaluation questions 1. Name two international or regional instruments utilised in Pacific Island countries and territories to promote gender equality. 2. Explain how those instruments are reflected in national and sectoral policies and strategies.
Evaluation questions Evaluation questions 1.Name two major gender inequality issues in the Pacific/your country or territory. a)Women want to stay home b)Gender-based violence c) High representation of women in decision-making bodies d)Limited opportunities for women to be economically empowered.
Evaluation questions Evaluation questions 2. Which topic is not mentioned in the Pacific Leaders Gender Equality Declaration? a)Gender Responsive Government Programmes and Policies b)Women s economic empowerment c) Peace and security d)Decision-making.
Sustainable Development Goal5 2015 Revised Pacific Platform for Action 2004 Beijing Platform for Action 1995 Pacific Leaders Declaration 2012 CEDAW What is social exclusion? What is social exclusion? Women and Poverty Discrimination Policy Measures Mechanisms to promote the advancement of women End all forms of discrimination Gender Responsive Government Programs and Policies Education and Training of Women Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls Guarantee of Basic Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms Decision Making Women s legal and human rights Women and Health Economic empowerment Violence against Women Ensure women s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership Special Measures Ending violence against women Women and Armed Conflict Women s access to services Sex Role Stereotyping and Prejudice Health and Education Women and the Economy Economic empowerment of women Prostitution Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights Political and Public Life Representation Women in Power and Decision-making Nationality Institutional Mechanism for the Advancement of Women Undertake reforms to give women equal rights to economic resources Education Employment Health Human Rights of Women Adopt and strengthen sound policies and legislation for the promotion of gender equality Economic and Social Benefits Women and the Media Women and the Environment Rural Women Law The Girl-child Marriage and Family Life
