a turning point for gender equality in Asia and the Pacific power, voice and rights Rajivan, Anuradha K. 1956- creator United Nations Development Programme text bibliography ii Delhi Published for UNDP by Macmillan Publishers India Ltd. c2010 2010 monographic eng

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xxii, 238 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. This report interrogates how some countries in the region have succeeded in narrowing gender disparities more than others. It does this by engaging three arenas where public policy can make a different by: building economic power, promoting political voice, and advancing legal rights. Includes numerous statistical tables. A case for gender equality -- Building economic power -- Promoting political voice -- Advancing legal rights -- Towards equal power and voice. [Team leader: Anuradha Rajivan]. "UN sales number: E.10.III.B.15."--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-191). a------ p------ Women's rights Asia Women's rights Pacific Area Sex discrimination against women Asia Sex discrimination against women Pacific Area Gender-based analysis Asia Gender-based analysis Pacific Area Asia Social conditions Pacific Area Social conditions Asia Economic conditions Pacific Area Economic conditions bR161p 2010 9789211262865 9211262860 9780230329195 0230329195 Nz 101117 20230410143202.0 100061