Humanitarian Related GA and ECOSOC Documents: Gender Language

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

This compilation is designed to provide an analytical overview of gender language in humanitarian related documents of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. The compilation is organized thematically as well as chronologically. It represents four specific themes (Gender Mainstreaming, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Sex/Age Disaggregated Data, and Gender Based Violence) of gender language with documents from 2003 to December of 2009. This compilation uses the precise language found in United Nations GA and ECOSOC resolutions, decisions and reports.

The compilation and analysis is intended for Member States and UN entities, so that their work can be better supported by these legislative decisions. It can also be used as a tool for interaction with concerned governments and other relevant parties in strengthening better understanding of and support for incorporation of gender into humanitarian action. It can also be useful for other humanitarian practitioners as well as Member States who are interested in a concise presentation of the gender framework in ECOSOC and GA documents.

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Gender Language Compilation of GA-ECOSOC Documents