Challenging Nike to Deliver on Worker’s Rights

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

 After filing a complaint against Nike through the United Nations Global Compact Complaint Mechanism, WEDO had two meetings with Nike representatives in 2008 about the perennially unjust conditions of workers in Nike’s supply chain factories. Nike is a member of the compact–a voluntary initiative that commits a company to engage in sustainable and responsible business practices. The ensuing dialogue with Nike led WEDO to initiate a fact-finding project with partners that will help supply chain …

Tags: Corporate Accountability, Corporate Campaigns, Human Rights
Posted in Library, Previous Initiatives |

Gender, Climate Change & Human Security:Lessons from Bangladesh, Ghana and Senegal

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

Commissioned by the Greek chairmanship (2007-2008) of the Human Security Network, this study “Gender, Climate Change & Human Security: Lessons from Bangladesh, Ghana and Senegal” explores the interlinkages between gender, climate change and human security. Authors: Irene Dankelman, Khurshid Alam, Wahida Bashar Ahmed, Yacine Diagne Gueye, Naureen Fatema and Rose Mensah-Kutin. (2008)

Gender, Climate Change & Human Security (pdf)…

Tags: Climate Change, Gender Equality, Human Rights, Sustainable Development
Posted in Africa, Asia & Pacific, Climate Change, Library |

Case Study: Gender, Human Security and Climate Change in Ghana

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Commissioned by WEDO, a Case Study conducted by Rose Mensah-Kutin from ABANTU for Development in Ghana. It provides an overview of climate change in Ghana and draws out implications for women’s livelihood security and gender equality. The situation of women in Ghana is also discussed in terms of how they manage to cope with continued deprivation and poverty with specific reference to the consequences of climate change. Finally, national strategies and adaptation measures are reviewed …

Tags: Case Studies, Climate Change, Human Rights
Posted in Africa, Climate Change, Library |

Investing in Women Chart

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

A Strategy Chart for Change (2006)

Investing in Women Chart (MS Word)

Investing in Women Chart (pdf)
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Tags: Human Rights, Sustainable Development, Trade and Finance
Posted in Library, Women's Leadership |

Data on the Status of Women Worldwide

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

From 2006, this data reveals the status of women around the world, from health to education to political participation.

Data on the Status of Women Worldwide (pdf)
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Tags: Gender Equality, Human Rights, Sustainable Development, Trade and Finance
Posted in Library, Women's Leadership |