This study provides a base line assessment of laws and policies affecting the realization of gender equality and the protection of women from violence in the region. The 18 country reports highlight successful legal provisions and identify gaps that countries need to address to meet their international obligations and commitments.
Gender Justice & The Law: Assessment of laws affecting gender equality in the Arab States (2018)
Offered by
United Nations Development Programme ( UN Partner )
United Nations Population Fund
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia ( UN Partner )
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women ( UN Partner )
Resource details
- Regions
- Western Asia
- Languages
- English
This study provides a base line assessment of laws and policies affecting the realization of gender equality and the protection of women from violence in the region.
Topics
- SDG
- Leave no one behind
- SDG5: Gender equality
- SDG16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
- Subject
- Gender equality
- Women2Lead
- Conflict resolution and peacebuilding
- Keywords
- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- gender equality