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WOMENS EMPOWERMENT [12 records]

Record 1 2019-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Women
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
  • Social Policy
CONT

Supporting development finance programs that strive to advance women's economic empowerment and gender equality while promoting mutually reinforcing economic prosperity and stability in partner countries, including by providing access to capital, jobs, skills, and services that enhance economic opportunities for women.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des femmes
  • Coopération et développement économiques
  • Politiques sociales
CONT

En appuyant les programmes de financement du développement orientés vers l'autonomisation économique des femmes et l'égalité des sexes, tout en favorisant la prospérité et la stabilité économiques propices à un renforcement mutuel des pays partenaires, notamment par l'accès à des capitaux et à des emplois ou par le truchement de compétences et de services qui génèrent de nouvelles possibilités économiques pour les femmes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sociología de la mujer
  • Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
  • Políticas sociales
CONT

Pese al considerable progreso realizado, en muchos aspectos del empoderamiento económico de la mujer —por ejemplo, mediante el aumento del nivel de instrucción y la participación en el trabajo remunerado— persisten profundamente arraigadas la discriminación y la desigualdad.

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Record 2 2019-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Women
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
  • Social Policy
CONT

The 2015 Global Study on Women, Peace and Security... notes that there is a "consistent, striking disparity between policy commitments to gender equality and women's empowerment, and the financial allocations to achieve them. "

Key term(s)
  • empowerment of women

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des femmes
  • Coopération et développement économiques
  • Politiques sociales
CONT

L'Étude mondiale de 2015 sur les femmes, la paix et la sécurité [...] note qu'il existe une «disparité constante et frappante entre les engagements politiques en faveur de l'égalité des sexes et de l'autonomisation des femmes, et les allocations financières pour y parvenir».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sociología de la mujer
  • Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
  • Políticas sociales
CONT

La igualdad de acceso de la mujer a los recursos económicos y financieros y al control sobre ellos es decisiva para lograr la igualdad entre los géneros y el empoderamiento de la mujer, y para el crecimiento económico y el desarrollo equitativos y sostenibles.

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Record 3 2017-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Social Problems
  • Sociology of Women
OBS

The Golden Women's Centre Society is a registered non-profit charity, dedicated to the safety and empowerment of women. The GWRC provides a secure environment, support, information and resources and sense of community. The Society also provides outreach services, education and advocacy for women and the issues that affect them.

Key term(s)
  • Golden Women's Center Society
  • Golden Women's Resource Center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Problèmes sociaux
  • Sociologie des femmes
Key term(s)
  • Golden Women's Center Society
  • Golden Women's Resource Center

Spanish

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Record 4 2017-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Sociology of Women
OBS

Soroptimist is a global women's organization whose members volunteer to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Approximately 76, 000 Soroptimists in over 120 countries and territories support community-based and global projects benefiting women and girls. The organization is particularly concerned with providing women and girls access to education, as this is the most effective path to self-determination. The name, Soroptimist, means "best for women, "and that's what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best.

OBS

Soroptimist International of the Americas is committed to: Gender Equality: Women and girls live free from discrimination. Empowerment: Women and girls are free to act in their own best interest. Education: Women and girls deserve to lead full and productive lives through access to education. Diversity [and] Fellowship: Women from varied backgrounds and perspectives work together to improve the lives of women and girls.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Sociologie des femmes

Spanish

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Record 5 2016-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Sociology of Women
OBS

ANNISAA is a women's empowerment organization promoting the livelihoods of Muslim women through educational enrichment, healthy living, and social development.

Key term(s)
  • ANNISAA Organisation of Canada

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Sociologie des femmes
Key term(s)
  • ANNISAA Organisation of Canada

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychometry and Psychotechnology
  • Social Services and Social Work
CONT

The Empowerment Approach. Empowerment is the most recent approach, articulated by Third World women. Its purpose is to empower women through greater self-reliance. Women's subordination is seen not only as the problem of men but also of colonial and neo-colonial oppression. It recognizes women's triple role, and seeks to meet strategic gender needs indirectly through bottom-up mobilization around practical gender needs... It is unpopular except with Third World women's NGOs and their supporters.

OBS

A Women in Development policy approach

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychométrie et psychotechnique
  • Services sociaux et travail social
OBS

Une approche de la politique d'intégration de la femme au développement

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Psicometría y psicotécnica
  • Servicios sociales y trabajo social
CONT

El enfoque de empoderamiento reconoce el triple rol de las mujeres y busca, a través de las organizaciones de mujeres de abajo hacia arriba, elevar su conciencia para desafiar su subordinación.

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Record 7 2010-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs
  • Social Organization
OBS

UNIFEM promotes women's empowerment and gender equality. It works to ensure the participation of women in all levels of development planning and practice, and act as a catalyst within the UN system, supporting efforts that link the needs and concerns of women to all critical issues on the national, regional and global agendas. UNIFEM focuses its work at the country level within the context of the United Nations Resident Coordinator System. Playing a strong advocacy role, the Fund concentrates on fostering a multilateral policy dialogue on women's empowerment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux
  • Organisation sociale

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de programas internacionales
  • Organización social
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Record 8 2005-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Health Institutions
CONT

.. the Women's Health Clinic in Winnipeg has provided leadership in women's health and has been a recognized model for woman-centred care, health education and advocacy. The clinic is guided by the principles of feminism, equity and diversity. It promotes the health and well-being of women through empowerment, choice and action.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Établissements de santé
CONT

La Clinique de santé des femmes. [...] la Clinique de santé des femmes de Winnipeg a exercé un véritable leadership dans le domaine de la santé des femmes; cette clinique est un modèle en matière de soins destinés aux femmes, d'éducation et de promotion de la santé. Ses principes directeurs sont le féminisme, l'équité et la diversité. Elle favorise le bien-être et la santé des femmes par le renforcement de l'autonomie, le choix et l'action.

Spanish

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Record 9 2005-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Sociology (General)
OBS

The mandate of the CWMC(Canadian Women's March Committee) is as follows :-Coordination of national-level activities/materials; provision of support for local and regional organizing;-Education and awareness-raising around the areas of political participation, women's citizenship, public policy, women's empowerment through lobbying, and critical issues that impact women, including, but not limited to, poverty and violence;-Mobilization of women at all levels, from all regions and all walks of life, with particular emphasis on the inclusion of women from the North, Aboriginal women, young women, disabled women, immigrant/refugee women, older women, women of colour, amongst others.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Sociologie (Généralités)
OBS

Le mandat du CCMF (Comité canadien de la marche des femmes) est le suivant : - Coordination d'activités et de documents à l'échelle nationale; prestation d'un soutien aux activités de mobilisation locales et régionales; - Sensibilisation et prise de conscience sur des questions touchant la participation politique, la citoyenneté des femmes, la politique gouvernementale, l'habilitation des femmes au moyen du lobbying, et sur des enjeux d'importance capitale qui ont une incidence sur les femmes, y compris, sans s'y limiter, la pauvreté et la violence; - Mobilisation, à tous les niveaux, des femmes de toutes les régions et de tous les milieux en mettant notamment l'accent sur l'intégration des femmes du Nord, des femmes autochtones, des jeunes femmes, des femmes handicapées, des immigrantes et des réfugiées, des aînées et des femmes de couleur.

Spanish

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Record 10 2000-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Rights and Freedoms
OBS

Annex 1 of DAC [Development Assistance Committee] Guidelines for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Development Co-operation.

OBS

Document of Organization for Economic Development and Co-operation, OEDC, Paris 1998.

Key term(s)
  • Gender Equality: Moving Toward Sustainable, People Centered Development
  • Gender Equality - Moving Toward Sustainable, People-centered Development
  • Gender Equality: Moving Toward Sustainable, People-centred Development
  • Gender Equality - Moving Toward Sustainable, People-centred Development

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Droits et libertés
OBS

Annexe 1 de Lignes directrices du CAD [Comité d'aide au développement] pour l'égalité homme/femme et le renforcement du pouvoir des femmes dans le cadre de la coopération pour le développement.

OBS

Document de l'Organisation de Coopération et de Développement Économique, OCDE, Paris 1998.

OBS

Source(s) : Centre de documentation du Bureau de la traduction.

Key term(s)
  • L'égalité entre les hommes et les femmes - vers un développement durable centré sur la personne

Spanish

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Record 11 2000-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Labour and Employment
DEF

Attitudes and the underlying traditional assumptions, norms and values which prevent(women's) empowerment/full participation in society.

Key term(s)
  • invisible barrier

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail et emploi
Key term(s)
  • barrière invisible

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trabajo y empleo
Key term(s)
  • barrera invisible
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Record 12 1995-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Audio-Visual Documents
OBS

Video produced in 1992 by Women in Crisis(Northumberland County), Cobourg, Ontario. This film documents the experiences of women who have been abused during pregnancy. It focuses on how the violence affected each woman, her fetus, her family and the professionals involved. The video comes with a workbook which offers ideas on how to create and facilitate a women's empowerment group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents audio-visuels
OBS

Vidéo produit en 1992 par Women in Crisis (Northumberland County), Cobourg (Ontario).

Spanish

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