Australian Development Gateway

The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Concepts and contexts

Last updated on 23 September 2008

Advancing gender equality is essentially about changing identities and power relations. As a multifaceted concept, it requires careful consideration of age, religion, ethnicity, politics, geography, sexual orientation and disability.

Visit the links below for information relating to definitions of gender, the importance of gender to development, men and masculinity, religion, culture and social identities as well as gender-related networks, organisations and professional support.

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Definitions and history of gender

Gender equality, development & poverty eradication

Masculinity, men and development

Gender, religion, culture & social identities

Gender and Indigenous peoples

Gender capacity-building & training

Professional support and resources

Relevant networks and organisations


 

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