International
Gender Policies
Emphasis on UN CEDAW and the Beijing Platform for Action
International Gender Policies
refer to global norms, standards, and laws
that promote gender equality and the
empowerment of women. These policies aim
to realize human rights and address issues
such as harassment, work-life balance, and
gender balance in organizations.
UN CEDAW
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination
Against Women
— is an international human rights treaty adopted by
the United Nations in 1979. It is often described as an
international bill of rights for women. The Committee on
the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
(CEDAW) monitors the implementation of this treaty.
The objective is to eliminate all forms of discrimination
against women and promote gender equality.
Beijing Platform for Action
— is a global agenda for the achievement of
gender equality and the empowerment of women
and girls. It was adopted by 189 countries at the
Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing,
China in 1995.
To achieve gender equality, development, and
peace for all women around the world by
addressing twelve critical areas of concern.
Twelve Areas of Concern
— an approach focuses on women's rights and their societal
roles.
1. Women and poverty
Aims to reduce the proportion of women living in poverty. This
includes improving women’s access to economic resources,
including credit, land ownership, and employment
opportunities, to help lift women out of poverty.
2. Education and training of women
Advocates for equal access to education for women and girls,
aiming to eliminate gender disparities at all levels.
Twelve Areas of Concern
3. Women and health
Focuses on providing women with equal access to quality
healthcare, addressing reproductive health, maternal health,
and mental health issues.
4. Violence against women
Calls for the elimination of all forms of violence against
women, including domestic violence, sexual harassment, and
harmful traditional practices.
5. Women and armed conflict
Addresses the unique impact of armed conflict on women,
including displacement, sexual violence, and loss of
livelihoods
Twelve Areas of Concern
6. Women and the economy
Aims to promote women’s economic independence and equal
participation in the workforce.
7. Women in power and decision-making
Seeks to increase the number of women in leadership roles in
politics and other decision-making positions.
8. Institutional mechanisms for the advancement of women
Encourages the establishment of governmental and non-
governmental bodies focused on gender equality
9. Human rights of women
Emphasizes that women’s rights are human rights.
Twelve Areas of Concern
10. Women and the media
Seeks to improve women’s access to media and encourage
balanced and non-stereotypical portrayals of women.
11. Women and the environment
Recognizes the role of women in environmental conservation
and the impact of environmental degradation on women.
12. The girl child
Focuses on protecting the rights of girls, ensuring access to
education, healthcare, and freedom from abuse.
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Group 1 Members: Jerico Sison, Mark
Vincent Obinario, Jan Gabriel Fajardo ,
Jeremy Pamintuan, Archie Querobin,
Darlene Sevillena, Lindsay Rodas
