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Development account project on enhancing social inclusion, gender equality and health promotion in the Millennium Development Goals in Africa: E-discussion series

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United Nations. Economic and Social Council;United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa.;
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The document summarizes an e-discussion on promoting the social inclusion of women and gender equality in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Africa. It highlights major forms of gender inequality and social exclusion faced by women, such as limited access to education, health services, and decision-making positions. The report discusses actions taken by various African countries to address these issues, including ratification of international instruments, promotion of gender parity in education, and establishment of legal frameworks. Challenges such as high dropout rates for girls, discriminatory traditional practices, and inadequate enforcement of laws are also noted. The document suggests policy measures to improve gender equality and proposes additional MDG indicators to better monitor progress in social inclusion and gender equality.
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“United Nations. Economic and Social Council; United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa.; United Nations. Economic and Social Council (2008-06). Development account project on enhancing social inclusion, gender equality and health promotion in the Millennium Development Goals in Africa: E-discussion series. Addis Ababa:. © UN. ECA,. https://hdl.handle.net/10855/31280”Collections
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