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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Definitions and history of gender

Last updated on 14 April 2008

Equality between women and men

This site provides information on gender inequality worldwide, and the international community's responses and commitments to addressing these issues. (Canadian International Development Agency: 2008) More info >>

Important concepts underlying gender mainstreaming

This fact sheet looks at the concept of gender in the context of the United Nations and its work in development assistance. (United Nations: 2001) More info >>

Gender equality: the big picture

This UNICEF site provides an overview of the key concepts and issues relating to gender equality. (UNICEF) More info >>


 

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