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Women's Rights and Citizenship Program - Bulletin Fall 2009 2009-10-28
New global research initiative: Democratic Governance, Women's Rights and Gender Equality
Decentralization Fails Women in Sudan 2008-11
In Sudan, decentralization has had profound effects on the lives of women and girls.
Realizing Their Needs — Women’s Access to Public Services in Sector Decentralization 2008-11
Since 2004, 13 research projects have been exploring exactly how decentralization affects women’s access to services, resources, and local power. The findings show that these reforms do not automatically benefit women, and can even put them at a disadvantage. Open file
The Daughter Deficit — Exploring Declining Sex Ratios in India 2008
In a "normal world," the female population equals or slightly surpasses the number of males. Except in India, that is, where the situation is just the opposite, where the gender ratio — or the number of females to males — is known to be among the most imbalanced in the world. Open file
Women Gaining Voice — Political Representation and Participation in Decentralized Systems 2008-11
Decentralization has sometimes been presented as a magic bullet for both development and democracy. But does decentralization make government more accessible, accountable, and responsive to women? Open file
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