Two Years On - COVID-19 Impacts on Gender Equality in Asia Read more about Two Years On - COVID-19 Impacts on Gender Equality in Asia The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating consequences for progress toward gender equality in Asia. The UN Women’s Rapid Gender Assessment—which provides snapshots of how the region’s women and girls have experienced the pandemic—is helping expose the extent of these impacts and their implications for the region’s recovery.
SECURE Webinar 2: Making Women’s Challenges and Roles in the COVID-19 Vaccination Programs Visible Read more about SECURE Webinar 2: Making Women’s Challenges and Roles in the COVID-19 Vaccination Programs Visible In celebration of International Women’s Month, ADB Southeast Asia Human and Social Development Division organized the second SECURE Webinar on Making Women’s Challenges and Roles in the COVID-19 Vaccination Programs Visible.
Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow Read more about Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow Maldives’ Special Envoy for Climate Change Sabra Ibrahim Noordeen gave the keynote speech where she highlighted the urgency of closing the gap on gender equality to achieve more sustainable and resilient paths of development.
Sabra Ibrahim Noordeen Keywords gender equality climate chagne Read more about Sabra Ibrahim Noordeen Ms. Sabra Ibrahim Noordeen currently serves as the President’s Special Envoy for Climate Change at the President’s Office of the Maldives. She was appointed in June 2021. Prior to her current role, Ms. Noordeen was the Secretary, Foreign Relations at the President’s Office from November 2018. She has enjoyed a thriving career in areas encompassing research, international relations, public policy, and political activism. Ms.
How Female-Friendly Are Workplaces in Urban Pakistan? Read more about How Female-Friendly Are Workplaces in Urban Pakistan? The webinar presented results from a representative survey of firms in in Lahore, Pakistan—a metropolis of over 10 million—to shed light on how comfortable workspaces in Lahore currently are for women and the extent to which they can be made more favorable, both for women who are currently employed, and those who wish to join the labor force.
Gender Month 2022: Women Leading Towards An Equal, Greener and More Resilient Future Read more about Gender Month 2022: Women Leading Towards An Equal, Greener and More Resilient Future Empowering women to participate fully in economic and social life is essential to building strong economies, establishing stable and just societies, and improving the quality of life for men, women, and our communities. Under ADB’s Strategy 2030, gender equality is one of seven operational priorities. By 2030, 75% of committed projects and programs will promote gender equality.
Investing in Women: Advancing the Transformative Gender Agenda in Central and West Asia in a Post-COVID-19 Environment Read more about Investing in Women: Advancing the Transformative Gender Agenda in Central and West Asia in a Post-COVID-19 Environment
Avni Kumar Keywords WASH gender equality water and sanitation Read more about Avni Kumar Avni Kumar specialises in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), with a cross-cutting focus on gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) and climate resilience in WASH. She has a background in development economics and has worked in various capacities with government, civil society, private sector and multilateral organisations. Avni has been a part of several projects related to women in the WASH workforce as well as promoting equality and inclusion in WASH programs.
Antonique Koning Keywords gender equality Read more about Antonique Koning Antonique Koning has more than 20 years of experience working on a range of topics related to microfinance and financial inclusion and currently serves as CGAP’s Gender Lead. Antonique has expertise in consumer protection and responsible finance, customer centricity and empowerment. She is also involved in CGAP’s member engagement. Antonique led CGAP’s work on customer protection and value and is a contributor to CGAP’s Customer Centric Guide.