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Achieving gender equality is a priority for the United Nations family. A key factor in reaching the Global Goals. And essential for fully functioning societies, communities and economies. Explore further.
Achieving gender equality is a priority for the United Nations family. A key factor in reaching the Global Goals. And essential for fully functioning societies, communities and economies. Explore further.
From expanding access to education and healthcare to strengthening women's leadership, the fight for gender equality is far from over.
Experiencing cities – together To build more inclusive cities we need to first understand the challenges.
At this critical moment in our history, when COVID-19 has worsened existing gender inequities, UNOPS stands with the UN family, governments, the private sector and other change makers from around the world to contribute substantially to the tidal wave of action being powered by Generation Equality Action Coalitions.
Today, the COVID-19 pandemic worsens existing inequalities for women and girls across every sphere – from health and education, to public participation and the economy. It threatens to reverse the limited progress that has been made on gender equality and women's rights. “So many people have suffered from COVID.
Although women and girls make up half of the global population, gender inequalities continue to persist across all sectors – from a lack of access to healthcare and education, to early marriage, to a skills gap contributing to decreased competitiveness in labour markets.
Gender refers to the roles and expectations that society has for men and women. When a supplier makes intentional commitments to including women equally in their eco-system and value chains, we say that they are gender-responsive.
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In collaboration with local partners, the UP programme also includes UP Forums, which are virtual and in-person events aimed at strengthening national capacity and helping business owners to develop and grow. Resources Gender-responsive procurement at UNOPS The importance of disability inclusion.
It is a starting point for all of these conversations. The principles of DRiVE Continuous improvement is the basis for all interactions with suppliers.