Heyzer, Noeleen

Men and women have the right to live their lives and raise their children in dignity, free from hunger and from fear of violence, oppression or injustice. This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis. For the full table of contents for this and previous issues of this journal, please visit the Gender […]

Since International Women’s Year in 1975, violence against women has become a pressing concern for governments and the international community. This article discusses UNIFEM’s multi-faceted approach to addressing violence against women at many levels. Key activities are resourcing projects and programmes, regional awareness-raising campaigns, and sharing learning on best practice. This article is hosted by […]

Anti-poverty programmes (APPs) in Asia are not benefiting women. Heyzer explores the reasons why: failure to address unequal opportunities, failure to appreciate the different social responsibilities of men and women, and a false distinction, in economic terms, between the domestic and non-domestic spheres. APPs are needed that target households, because poverty has its greatest impact […]