WILPF/PeaceWomen themes covered:
General Women, Peace and Security: 3/15;
Conflict Prevention: 3/15;
Disarmament: 0/15;
Displacement and Humanitarian Response: 0/15;
Participation: 1/15;
Peace Processes: 3/15;
Peacekeeping: 2/15;
Protection: 4/15;
Reconstruction and Peacebuilding: 1/15;
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: 1/15;
Implementation: 0/15;
Justice, Rule of Law, SSR: 2/15;
Human Rights: 3/15.

S/PV.6948: "The international community cannot just pay attention to the phenomenon of sexual violence in conflict, demanding increased pressure and punishment and the establishment of monitoring mechanisms; it should also eliminate the sources of conflict, devote major attention to economic and social development, advance the status of women in real terms and make the empowerment of women a reality."

WILPF/PeaceWomen themes covered:
General Women, Peace and Security: 0/3;
Conflict Prevention: 0/3;
Disarmament: 0/3;
Displacement and Humanitarian Response: 0/3;
Participation: 0/3;
Peace Processes: 0/3;
Peacekeeping: 0/3;
Protection:2/3;
Reconstruction and Peacebuilding: 0/3;
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: 0/3;
Implementation: 0/3;
Justice, Rule of Law, SSR: 1/3;
Human Rights: 0/3.

S/PV.6917: "In order to protect innocent civilians from harm resulting from armed conflicts, the Council has in the recent past adopted numerous resolutions and presidential statements, thereby playing an active role in promoting the protection of civilians, including women and children."

In its statement at the October 2010 Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, the People's Republic of China did not announce any specific WPS commitments.

(S/PV.6411 (2010)): "China supports the Secretary-General appointing more women as special representatives to provide good offices and political mediation; condemns the use of sexual violence as a means of war; supports the relevant United Nations agencies in their active efforts to provide the needed support to the victims of sexual violence."

**Note: Data is provided for 2010. No WPS commitments have been made in 2013.

Arms Transfer Revenue in 2012: $1,728,000,000

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UN Women Government Total Contribution in 2012: $60,000

HDI (Human Development Index):
The People's Republic of China was ranked 91st.

The People's Republic of China is included in the "Medium Human Development" category.

In 1986, the People's Republic of China’s National People’s Congress passed a law proclaiming the compulsory provision of nine-year basic education regardless of gender, ethnicity or race. From 1990 to 2000, the average years of schooling for people ages 15 and older in rural areas rose from 4.7 years to 6.8 (p. 79).

Unequal access to and use of technology: In the People's Rpeublic of China the percentage was 44 percent for women and 56 percent for men.

Globally, participation rates for women have fallen slightly in recent years, as have men’s. The drop in the rate for women is due mainly to reductions in the People's Repubic of China (from 73  percent in 1990 to 64  percent in 2013).

Women from the People's Republic of China are on duty in the following peacekeeping missions: 

MINURSO (0);

MONUSCO (15);

UNAMID (0);

INFICYP (0);

UNIFIL (18);

UNMIL (13);

UNMISS (8);

UNOCI (0);

UNTSO (0).

The representatives of the People's Republic of China made no statements at the meetings of the Security Council (or at any other official international meetings) on its position on the sexual exploitation and abuse committed by peacekeepers.

Key women's organisation's (All-China Women's Federation) efforts in regard to gender issues include the following:
- Number of conferences: 30+;
- Number of publications: 91 (project reports).

Types of social support provided:
Education: Yes
Anti-violence: Yes
Women's empowerment: Yes
Gender-related training: Yes
Political participation: Yes
Anti-human trafficking: Yes
Women's health: Yes
Lobbying and policymaking: No
Fundraising: No

Chinese organisations seeking external resources (such as foundation grants, direct gifts, and other resources) must obtain approval from the appropriate regulatory agency (such as a bureau of civil affairs at the provincial level). Some civil society organisations choose to register as businesses and they, along with unregistered groups, struggle to survive without the advantages afforded to registered civil society organisations. Unregistered groups and those registered as businesses do not enjoy certain tax benefits, are ineligible for government projects, and cannot solicit public donations.

The People's Republic of China hosted the following high-level events in 2013:
- Women Entrepreneurs Association Conference;
- Forum on Women Talent Resources Development;
- Symposium on Women's Development;
- UN Conference on Post-2015 Development Agenda;
- Regional Forum on Women's Entrepreneurship;
- Regional Women's Economic Empowerment Forum;
- Seminar on Gender-Based Violence, Research;
- 5th East Asia Gender Equality Ministerial Meeting;
- Cross-Strait Women's Forum;
- Regional Seminar to Promote Women's Skills;
- Women's Sports Development Forum;
- Symposium on Gender Equality, Women's Studies;
- 2013 Women Entrepreneurs Association Conference.

**Note: The information about the high-level events has been collected using available media sources.

There is no National Action Plan on the Implementation of UNSC Resolution 1325 in the People’s Republic of China.

Military Expenditure in 2012: $157,446,000,000
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There was no National Action Plan on the Implementation of Resolution 1325.

National Programme for Women's Development (2011-2020):
- Optimises distribution of resources and expand maternal and child health care funding in rural and remote areas;
- Provides financial support to ensure that impoverished girls and girls with disabilities receive universal preschool education;
- Provides financial support to impoverished girls and girls with disabilities in high school education, and ensure that girls do not drop out of school because of poverty and/or physical disabilities; progressively provides free secondary vocational education and ensure that girls who fail to go on to senior high school receive the necessary vocational education before seeking employment;
- Provides financial support to impoverished and/or disabled women college students in various forms and through multiple channels;
- Encourages financial institutions, enterprises and other organisations to offer, in cooperation with women's organisations, rural women-oriented financial services and relevant training.

Ratio (0 = Inequality, 1 = Equality): 0.13.

A five-day training aiming to improve women judges' quality was held in north China's Tianjin Municipality on March 28, 2013. More than 100 women judges across the country attended the training. The training, jointly organized by the All-China Women's Federation (ACWF) and China Women Judges Association, provided lessons on subjects such as interpreting the key points of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), ways of developing strong teamwork, as well as lectures on mental health, music and happiness of life. (via All-Women's Foundation of China)

Ratio (0 = Inequality, 1 = Equality): 0.95.

Estimated earned income (PPP US$):
Female: 7,178;
Male: 11,144;
Ratio (0 = Inequality, 1 = Equality): 0.64.

Legislators, senior officials, and managers (%):
Female: 17; Male: 83;
Ratio (0 = Inequality, 1 = Equality): 0.20.

Professional and technical workers (%):
Female: 53; Male: 48;
Ratio (0 = Inequality, 1 = Equality): 1.08.

Below the differences between the enrolment of males and females is provided (The theoretical maximum value is 100%. Increasing trends are considered a reflection of improving coverage at the specified level of education):

Literacy rate (%):
Female: 93;
Male: 97.

Enrolment in primary education (%):
Female: 97;
Male: 96.

Enrolment in secondary education (%):
Female: 97.14;
Male: 95.45.

Enrolment in tertiary education (%):
Female: 28;
Male: 25.

Domestic Violence:
Clauses aimed at preventing and deterring domestic violence against women, and at combating the trafficking in women, were included in the National Human Rights Action Plan of China (2012-2015);

Clauses, with the objective of preventing and prohibiting violence against women, were included in the National programme for Women's Development (2011-2020) formulated by the Chinese government to promote women's development;

Legislations protecting against human trafficking:
The National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking (2013-2020).

Constitutional Articles that Incorporate Gender (8 articles out of 56 articles);

Gender-sensitivity in the Constitution of the People's Republic of China:

"All citizens of the People’s Republic of China are equal before the law."

"All citizens of the People’s Republic of China who have reached the age of 18 have the right to vote and stand for election, regardless of ethnic status, race, sex, occupation, family background, religious belief, education, property status or length of residence, except persons deprived of political rights according to law."

"Women in the People’s Republic of China enjoy equal rights with men in all spheres of life, in political, economic, cultural, social and family life."

"The State protects the rights and interests of women, applies the principle of equal pay for equal work to men and women alike and trains and selects cadres from among women."

"Maltreatment of old people, women and children is prohibited."

There is no specific anti-discrimination law in the People’s Republic of China. However, certain general anti-discrimination provisions are included in various laws and regulations.

A Women’s Judges Association under the Supreme People’s Court exists, yet lacks a website and published information.

The government of the People’s Republic of China does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, and was placed on Tier 2 Watch List for the last nine consecutive years. In the 2011 and 2012 TIP Reports, the People's Republic of China was granted consecutive waivers from an otherwise required downgrade to Tier 3 on the basis of a written plan to bring itself into compliance with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) authorises a maximum of two consecutive waivers; a waiver is no longer available to the People's Republic of China, which is therefore deemed not to be making significant efforts to comply with the minimum standards and is placed on Tier 3.

Total Reported Sexual Violence at National Level:
1,781.000.

Total Reported Rape at National Level:
105.000.

Activists and SGBV survivors advocated for legislation on sexual/domestic violence.

Existence of a law against sexual violence:
No law in existence.

Governmental efforts to eliminate sexual violence nationally:
The government efforts to eliminate sexual violence were primarily accomplished through support and funding to The National Programme for Chinese Women's Development（2011-202), the China National Programme for Child Development (2011-2020, the All-China Women's Foundation, and through coordinaton with UN Women's efforts.

Existence of a national crisis hotline:
National crises hotlines exist with additional hotlines operating in most regions (although the hours of operation are often unreliable).

Number of women's shelters:
3450 women's shelters that give aid and shelter for women and children, more than 25,000 people.

Number of women's rape crisis centres:
Data unavailable.

Veterans affairs offices exist; however, it is unknown whether they provide specific services and resources for women.

Officially, all veterans receive the same benefits from the State, including women. However, very little additional information exists.

There are inadequate domestic violence shelters to meet the needs of women, yet some shelters remain unused due to social stigma.

No evidence of rape crisis centres found.

No evidence of national sex offender website found.

Throughout 2013, 5,126 and 2,765 cases of trafficking in women and children were tackled, with 2,395 alleged criminals under prosecution;

Combating violence against women and children in all its forms remains one of the major objectives of the National Programme for Chinese Women's Development（2011-2020）and the China National programme for Child Development（2011-2020);

The China Action Plan on Combating Trafficking in Persons (2013–2020) outlines strategies and procedures for combating human trafficking and providing services and protections to victims. However, the extent to which these programmes are effective and sustainable is unclear.

Total population of refugees, stateless persons, IDPs, and asylum-seekers: 301,427

The China Youth Talent Training centre (CYTTC) launched a charity programmeproviding education services for migrant workers' children and a family education forum in Beijing on May 15, 2013. (via All-Women's Foundation of China).

Five provinces in China have offered refugee children the chance to attend primary school (2013).

The China Youth Talent Training centre (CYTTC) launched a charity programmeproviding education services for migrant workers' children and a family education forum in Beijing on May 15, 2013.

An estimated 70 percent of North Korean refugees in China are women, and, in March 2012, the director of a South Korean NGO said that between 20,000 and 30,000 North Korean women were trapped in forms of slavery.