Climate Change and Vulnerable Groups: Global and Regional Developments Read more about Climate Change and Vulnerable Groups: Global and Regional Developments Climate change brings different meaning for different people. It is unjust, unfair, and a threat to global peace, security, and prosperity. This presentation explores possible solutions to combat climate change, including how judges can respond to the challenge.
How gender budgeting contributes to urban planning Read more about How gender budgeting contributes to urban planning The presentation includes discussion on: (i) the importance of taking gender into consideration in urban planning; (ii) an overview of the concept of gender-responsive budgeting (GRB); (iii) how GRB is linked with urban planning; (iv) actors and stakeholders in the GRB process; (v) some experiences from South Eastern Europe on GRB application and its impact; (vi) challenges and lessons learned while applying GRB.
Women in Leadership: The Superheroes of Tomorrow? Read more about Women in Leadership: The Superheroes of Tomorrow? Find out whether female directors can help save economies and the firms on whose boards they sit. While female directors may not (always) be superheroes, there is little doubt that they influence firm and societal outcomes. Characterizing this influence requires a better understanding of what women bring to the boardroom table and how diversity affects firm outcomes. There is still a long way to go towards breaking the boardroom glass ceiling and more research is needed for understanding the benefits of board diversity.
Fiame Naomi Mataafa Keywords women women empowerment justice courts Samoan women leadership Read more about Fiame Naomi Mataafa Hon. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa is a Samoan High Chief and a senior member of the Cabinet in the Samoan Government. Elected into Parliament for the first time in 1985 for the constituency of Lotofaga, she is one of the longest-standing Members of Parliament.
Career Tips for Women in Arbitration Read more about Career Tips for Women in Arbitration Judith Levine shares a list of career tips from women who are successful in the field of international arbitration.
Opening Remarks Read more about Opening Remarks Christopher Stephens gave the opening remarks during the special session on women in international arbitration and highlighted the career opportunities open to women in the field of international arbitration.
Female Labor Force Participation in Asia and the Pacific: Contributing Factors and Policy Implications Read more about Female Labor Force Participation in Asia and the Pacific: Contributing Factors and Policy Implications This presentation shares an overview of how Asia fares globally in terms of female labor participation and enumerates the common factors that hinder women from joining the labor force. It also tackles recommended actions that policymakers can take to address the issue.
Gender-Responsive Laws, Policies, and Activism for Women's Empowerment Read more about Gender-Responsive Laws, Policies, and Activism for Women's Empowerment Pakistan ended on the second to the last spot in the World Economic Forum's 2014 Global Gender Gap Index. But victories have been observed in the recent years when it comes to women empowerment. This presentation gives an overview of the Pakistani experience in lobbying for gender equity, particularly in promoting gender responsive laws and policies.
Women's World Banking Read more about Women's World Banking This presentation introduces Women’s World Banking, a global nonprofit devoted to giving more low-income women access to the financial tools and resources they require to build security and prosperity. It also features a collaborative project between Women’s World Banking and the Diamond Bank in Nigeria.
Energizing Women’s Economic Empowerment Read more about Energizing Women’s Economic Empowerment This presentation features a case study from the Ampara district in Sri Lanka depicting how women’s economic empowerment can be energized. Interventions such as providing electricity access, awareness raising, and capacity building are discussed in detail.