THEMES FOR GENDER EQUITY SESSIONS
Gender Economic Empowerment and “Triple Crises” -what are the gendered impacts
of recession and austerity budgets? Are improvements in gender equality reflection
of a ‘race to the bottom’? Is care economy emerging as an alternative informal
economy in context of high unemployment and intensification of reproductive work
with austerity? How have women’s land rights, sustainable livelihoods and climate
justice been affected?
Gender, Epidemics and Recession – How has the global ‘triple crisis’ affected gender
relations within relationships, particularly in terms of autonomy and sexuality? What
are the impacts on HIV risk and violence against women? How are austerity budgets
promoting productivity, effectiveness and sustainability in the public health sector?
Are gender sensitive prevention efforts to address HIV, GBV and malnutrition being
promoted and prioritized?
Leadership, Participation and Rights – What are the expericences of human rights
defenders in protecting economic and social rights? Is women’s participation and
leadership in governance leading to innovations in rights focused policies? What are
rights based and gender sensitive macro-economic policies for recovery? What are
the tools available for gender focused assessment and monitoring of polices (eg.
Gender budgeting,)?
The Gender Equity sessions will open with a Roundtable on Gender Equality and
Economic Crisis. Confirmed speakers for the Roundtable are: Prof Diane Elson, Essex
University, Dr. Simel Esim, ILO, and Dr.Una Murray, International Development
Consultant.