Title: Equal participation of women and men in decision-making processes, with particular emphasis on political participation and leadership : background paper

Authors: Rai, Shirin M.

Place: [New York, NY]

Publisher: UN. Department of economic and social affairs (DESA)

Year: 2005

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Subject: Gender, Citizenship and Governance

Keywords: gender equality, political participation, political representation, leadership, women, men

Abstract: By examining women’s and men’s political participation and political representation the study tries to assess why equal participation of women and men in decision-making continues to be a critical issue to address.

URL: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/egm/eql-men/docs/BP.1%20Background%20Paper.pdf

Document type: E-article