Economic
The Global Gender Gap Report 2008
The World Economic Forum has published its third annual report on the Global Gender Gap.This fascinating report examines the relative position of women to men in 130 countries.
Mary Fisher Bracelets Project
AIDS-affected women in Africa are earning desperately-needed income by handcrafting beaded bracelets, with training from artist-activist Mary Fisher.
Empowering Women Economically
"Helping women to make the most of their economic potential is vital in tackling global poverty and inequality"
World Economic Forum Gender Gap Report
The World Economic Forum Gender Gap Report examines four critical areas of inequality between men and women:
Women for Women International
Women for Women International works to provide women survivors of war, civil strife and other conflicts with the tools and resources to move from crisis and poverty to stability and self-sufficiency, thereby promoting viable civil societies.
Social and cultural
The Launch of the World Bank's Adolescent Girls Initiative
On 10th October 2008 a group of remarkable adolescent girls attended the launch of the World's Bank Adolescent Girls Initiative ("AGI") at the headquarters of the World Bank in Washington.
Educating Girls
If there is one single thing we can do to counter inequality and poverty, it is to ensure that every child across the world, but particularly every girl, gets a good education.
The Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women
By accepting the Convention, states commit themselves to undertake a series of measures to end discrimination against women in all forms
United Nations Women Watch
The UN has created a website called WomenWatch which is a rich source of information about women's Issues around the world, particulary in relation to their rights and to gender parity.
Al-Fatah School in Afghanistan
Under the Taliban rule, Afghan girls were forbidden to attend school. These days, girls are making up for the lost years.
Health and wellbeing
Refuge - The Campaign against Domestic Violence
Refuge provides women and children suffering from domestic violence with help, advice, support and a safe house if need be.
Innovations in Global Child Healthcare
Four million infants die within a month of birth every year. Ninety eight percent of these infant deaths occur in developing countries
Because I am a Girl : Plan International's Campaign
Plan UK's Because I am a Girl campaign is tackling the huge issues girls living in poverty around the world face.
Current events
Forthcoming Conferences and Events
Keep up-to-date with events that focus on women's Issues around the world If you have an event that you would like to add to our calendar please go to *Contact Cherie Blair*