Title: Empowerment of rural women: The role of gender-responsive governance and institutions: Report of the secretary-general

Place: New York, NY

Publisher: United nations (UN). Economic and social council (ECOSOC)

Year: 2011

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: gender, local government, empowerment, rural areas, women in development

Abstract: The report examines the contributions of gender-responsive governance and institutions to rural women’s empowerment. The role of local governments is highlighted. It was prepared for the fifty-sixth session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which took place from 27 February to 9 March 2012.

URL: https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/719077?v=pdf

Document type: Report