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International Gender Politics
Gender relations are defined and re-defined by consistently changing economical, social and political processes. Therefore international gender politics need to reflect on the interdependencies within state, economy and society ever and anon. The interweaving between gender and social as well as cultural diversity needs to be considered when it comes to generating strategies for emancipatory politics, and its implementation in various other political context.

LGBTI

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Presentation and Discussion: Trans*-rights are Human Rights!

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The international project „Transrespect versus Transphobia Worldwide“ researches the human rights situation of trans people worldwide. On October 5th, the research team and representatives presented some first results to a wider public audience. We present the recording of the panel discussion.

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africa

Struggle for equality: Sexual orientation, gender identity and human rights in Africa

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The conference sought to analyse the challenges faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities in Africa. It provided a platform for the discussion of strategies aimed at creating an environment on the continent where sexual minorities can enjoy the full range of human rights and are recognised as full citizens.

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Publications

Shadow report on the Violations of the Rights of LGBT in Serbia

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In March 2009, the Serbian National Assembly narrowly passed the Anti-Discrimination Law despite immense opposition from religious leaders and right-wing political parties. Nevertheless, breaches of Human Rights of LGBT are still common in Serbia today. This Shadow Report evaluates the law’s application and provides recommendations of how to improve implementation and thus the Human Rights situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Inter* individuals in Serbia.

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Perspectives #2.11: The Power To Participate - Building Feminist Political Influence in Africa

 - Women's presence in political structures needs to be considered in relation to the power of citizens' voice in general, and of women's in particular; the influence of social and women's movements and their relations with one another; the nature and culture of political parties; and the norms and capacity of state institutions.

The articles brought together in this edition of Perspectives address some of these considerations.

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Democracy

Afghanistan

Women’s Perceptions of the Afghan National Police

 - The security needs of Afghan men and women differ. Whereas men bear the brunt of the direct impacts of conflict, women disproportionately suffer from the indirect effects such as increased levels of domestic violence, decreased access to health care and poverty. Due to this difference in security needs, gender must be taken into account when evaluating the relationship between citizens and the Afghan National Police (ANP). more»

Middle East

Women, Revolution, Politics and Power

 - During the Arab uprisings, an unprecedented number of women took to the streets, paving the way for a more important role in politics. However, in the transitional period that follows, they now have to fight against their exclusion from the political arena. Dalal al-Bizri more»

GENDER KICKS 2011

 -  From January 26 to June 17 Germany is hosting the FIFA World Cup 2011 – the 6th Women's Word Cup. The Gunda Werner Institute is playing along by providing background information and insights. more»

Economy

European policies in the wake of the globalisation of care work

 - Women’s increasing integration into the labour market comes with a crisis of care systems and the development of a labour market for care work. Increasingly women migrate to richer countries to seek employment in the care sector, hoping their salary will improve the living conditions of their families.  Maria Kontos more»

Care, the market economy and gender equity – how is politics to find a balance?

 - Finding an economic, social and bio-political balance between production and social reproduction, between private households and the market is a central task for the state. In western welfare states this is achieved through social security; by dividing care between the family, networks of solidarity, the private sector and the public sector; policies directed at influencing birth rates; and the regime of migration which attracts the workforce it needs in both the market and the care economy.  Christa Wichterich more»

Climate

Gender and Climate Finance: Double Mainstreaming for Sustainable Development

 - Climate change is not gender-neutral. Suffering from gender-based vulnerabilities to climate change, women are more often victims of climate change than men; however, women also possess knowledge of and experiences in capacities to mitigate as well as strategies to cope and adapt, which makes them important “agents of change” in the fight against global warming. Liane Schalatek more»

Statement of cross-constituency civil society coalition of the “Friends of Gender” for Gender Considerations in the Green Climate Fund

 - This paper is a first introductory joint submission of several civil society groups from the environment (ENGO) and women and gender constituencies concerned with ensuring that gender considerations are adequately considered and mainstreamed in the work of the Transitional Committee and that gender equality is taken up as a cross-cutting issue and guiding principle for the new Green Climate Fund. more»

Religion

AFGHANISTAN

Import Ban on Bridal Dresses: A draft law of the Ministry for Women’s Affairs asks for moral guards to control private celebrations

 - Wedding ceremonies have become ruinous for many Afghans. A new law now aims at limiting the expenses. The good intention of the initiative is tarnished, however, because the draft at the same time sanctions heavy governmental interference into personal affairs. Ten years after the fall of the Taliban, the Ministry of Women’s Affairs revives the institution of moral guards.  Bente Aika Scheller more»

Research Project

Religion, Politics and Gender Equality

 - Religion has an important function in the public and political life of many societies, and from the point of view of women’s rights to equality, there is much at stake in how religion and politics intertwine. For that purpose the Heinrich Boell Foundation conducts an extensive research project in collaboration with the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) which includes case studies from 11 countries. more»
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  • The 2012 World Development Report on Gender Equality and Development by the Worldbank finds that women's lives around the world have improved dramatically, but gaps remain in many areas. The authors use a conceptual framework to examine progress to date, and then recommend policy actions. more»
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