April 2023 – Page 2

“Can you bring down the systemic barriers in construction?” Barriers affecting women in trades initiatives in Canada

“Can you bring down the systemic barriers in construction?” Barriers affecting women in trades initiatives in Canada In response to women’s persistent underrepresentation in Canada’s skilled construction trades, recent years have seen the introduction of roles, programs, and organizations tasked with advancing gender equity in this realm. However, while research has focused on if, how, […]

The Position Of Women and Girls as Regards Apprenticeship

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| Resources, Women in Trades

The Position Of Women and Girls as Regards Apprenticeship Report prepared by the International Labour Office Note The Secretary-General: The Secretary General has the honour to communicate the Commision on the Status of Women the following report which he has received from the International Labour Office on the position of women and girls as regards […]

Trades Women Taskforce Website

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| Resources, Women in Trades

Trades Women Taskforce Website Website Resources. In 2011, tradeswomen, allies, and advocates came together to form a coalition of organizations and individual members, including tradeswomen themselves, called The National Taskforce on Trades Women’s Issues, to address the lack of access, opportunity, and equity in the construction industry, and other skilled trades occupations. Credit: Trades Women […]

2023 Auditor General of Canada Report 3 Follow-up on Gender-Based Analysis Plus

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| Fed/Prov Gov't Docs, Resources

2023 Auditor General of Canada Report 3, Follow-up on Gender-Based Analysis Plus Findings: Actions taken to identify and address barriers to doing gender-based analysis plus did not go far enough. One of the challenges identified by most departments and agencies to applying gender-based analysis plus was data availability. Women and Gender Equality Canada conducted some […]

2023 Auditor General of Canada Report 4 on the International Assistance in Support of Gender Equality

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2023 Auditor General of Canada Report 4 on the International Assistance in Support of Gender Equality At a Glance Overall, Global Affairs Canada was unable to show how the approximately $3.5 billion in bilateral development assistance it provides each year to low‑and middle‑income countries improved outcomes for women and girls. When women and girls have […]

Setting the Stage for the Next Century: The Federal Plan for Gender Equality

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Setting the Stage for the Next Century: The Federal Plan for Gender Equality The 1995 Federal Plan for Gender Equality recognizes the many different realities for women in Canada. These realities are the outcome not only of gender, but also of age, race, class, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, mental and physical disability, region, […]

Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025

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Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, The Council, The European Economic and Social COmmittee, and the Committee of the Regions. A Union of Equality: Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025. Credit: European Commission Date: 2020 View

OECD Toolkit for Mainstreaming and Implementing Gender Equality

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OECD Toolkit for Mainstreaming and Implementing Gender Equality This toolkit was created to help shape policies that foster equality, opportunity and well-being for all. Its development was based on best practices and evidence-based international standards. The toolkit addresses the need for strategic plans, action plans, and the essential need for the accountability of leadership in […]

Apprenticeship Implementation Plan 2013

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Apprenticeship Implementation Plan 2013 In May 2013, Ireland’s Minister for Education and Skills announced a review of apprenticeship in Ireland to determine whether the model should be “retained, adapted or replaced by an alternative model of vocational education and training.” The Review was part of a wide-ranging reform programme in the Further Education and Training […]

Girls Rights Platform – UN Documents

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Girls Rights Platform – UN Documents Plan International has developed this Girls’ Rights Platform so NGOs, young activists, diplomats, UN agencies, and academia can bring girls from the margins to the centre of the international agenda. This platform offers a number of resources and tools, including our Human Rights Policy Database, Youth Accountability Training for […]