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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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International agreements & conventions

Last updated on 03 July 2008

CEDAW

This site provides information on the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the Optional Protocol and the work of the Committee. (United Nations, Division for the Advancement of Women: 2007) More info >>

Gender perspective in financing for development & the Monterrey Consensus

This report looks at existing international agreements on development especially those known as the Monterrey Consensus and the need for greater measures to strengthen gender equality in conceptual, financial and operational terms. (UN-INSTRAW) More info >>

Background on key international agreements and declarations

This site provides information on the key international agreements and declarations relating to gender equality and women's empowerment. (UN Population Fund) More info >>

CEDAW and SCR 1325: a quick guide

This brief overview provides a basic introduction to the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and Security Council Resolution 1325, as well as the context within which they were developed. (UNIFEM: 2006) More info >>

Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women

This site provides information on the 1993 Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women, which addressed the application of human rights to women and their security. (UNESCO: 2002) More info >>

Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action

This website provides information on the 1995 Declaration of the Fourth World Conference on Women, also known as the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. (United Nations) More info >>

Bejing+5 Conference

This website provides information on the Bejing+5 Conference which reviewed and assessed the 1995 Beijing Platform for Action and encouraged the development of renewed commitments to promote the rights of women and achieve gender equality. (United Nations: 2000) More info >>

Resolution 1325 in Action

This site provides information on civil society and NGO initiatives to put UN Security Council Resolution 1325 into action in different countries. (Peacewomen.org) More info >>

National implementation of SCR 1325

This site provides information on the national level implementation of UN Security Council Resolution (SCR) 1325. (United Nations) More info >>


 

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