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At present, worldwide data on women's representation in the processes and positions of power and decision making in the public and private sectors, and civil society demonstrates that, despite efforts, initiatives and operational strategies, resistance for the advancement of women in positions, professions, and fields traditionally dominated by men still persists.
At INSTRAW, we believe that integrating a gender perspective into governance and the current decentralization processes are fundamental for obtaining equitable and inclusive human sustainable development. At the same time, it is necessary to have a greater and transformative presence of women in decision-making positions and a strong women's and feminist movement that favours the recognition of women's rights, their empowerment and the exercise of their full citizenship.
This section is to open a space for the analysis of the interrelationship between gender, governance and women’s political participation. These pages are intended to be an introduction to this theme, as well as a source of updated information and a space for the exchange of experiences for researchers, activists, policy makers and professionals.
Included in the section are background information, an analytical framework on the theme, a glossary, fact-sheet, annotated bibliography, directory of organizations and other resources, as well as a brief description of INSTRAW’s activities related to the theme.
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