WS 124: Gender in Global Perspective
Key Web Resources
Women: International sites
Tracking the
Millenium Development Goals
"The MDG Monitor shows how countries are progressing in their efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). With the 2015 target date fast approaching, it is more important than ever to understand where the goals are on track, and where additional efforts and support are needed, both globally and at the country level."
Country Info: For nations which have ratified
CEDAW: Check out National Action Plans explaining the
country's strategies or plans of action in support of
the Beijing Platform and CEDAW Country Reports which
explain what provisions they have put into
practice.
International Women's Web Sites: Directory of many sites including those below.
International Women's Web Sites: Directory of many sites including those below.
Afrol.com: Women
The "women" section of the African portal site Afrol.com offers news coverage of women in Africa, plus some background information about the news, "women and gender profiles" for each African country, and some links to related sites.
Coalition Against Trafficking in Women
Factbook and Library links suggested. Website of a non-governmental organization dedicated to combating sexual exploitation, especially prostitution and trafficking in women. Includes publications, statements, testimony, fact sheets, links to related sites, and more.
The "women" section of the African portal site Afrol.com offers news coverage of women in Africa, plus some background information about the news, "women and gender profiles" for each African country, and some links to related sites.
Coalition Against Trafficking in Women
Factbook and Library links suggested. Website of a non-governmental organization dedicated to combating sexual exploitation, especially prostitution and trafficking in women. Includes publications, statements, testimony, fact sheets, links to related sites, and more.
Statistics
Women of our World 2005
Population Reference Bureau. Indicators (including
Millenium Development Goals) on Women's health,
education, employment, political involvement; by
country, region, or country type.
The world's women, 2005: Progress in Statistics
Publisher: United Nations. Department of Economic
and Social Affairs, Statistics Division.
United Nations Statistics Division
Statistics and indicators on women and men
Part of the United Nations Statistics Division -
Demographic and Social Statistics. Tables on:
Population, education, health, work, families,
human rights and political decision-making.
UNFPA
Select a Country Profile or compare up to 5
countries.
WomenWatch: UN Information and Resources on Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
- TOPICS: Statistics and Indicators
- UN Entities: Regional Information
US Census International Database
If you have questions or comments, please contact:
Kathy Labadorf, Liaison to Women's Studies
Email: Kathy.Labadorf@uconn.edu
Voice: 860-486-1253
Voice: 860-486-1253