Powerful-synergies: Gender Equality, Economic Development and Environmental Sustainability

This is a collection of evidence-based papers by scholars and practitioners that explore the interconnections between gender equality and sustainable development across a range of sectors and global development issues such as energy, health, education, food security, climate change, human rights, consumption and production patterns, and urbanization. The publication provides evidence from various sectors and regions on how women's equal access and control over resources not only improves the lives of individuals, families and nations, but also helps ensure the sustainability of the environment

Laiwan : Distance of a Distinct Vision = Laiwan : Point éloigné de vision claire

In this catalogue/artist's book, Laiwan proposes poetic texts and an essay on the problematics of cultural identity and difference. Khosla and Morrison treat the same themes, recounting their personal experience. Biographical notes on artist and authors. 8 bibl. ref

Safe access to basic infrastructure: more than pipes and taps [Chapter 8]

Building on a growing movement within developing countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, as well as Europe and North America, this book documents cutting edge practice and builds theory around a rights based approach to women’s safety in the context of poverty reduction and social inclusion. Drawing upon two decades of research and grassroots action on safer cities for women and everyone, this book is about the right to an inclusive city. The first part of the book describes the challenges that women face regarding access to essential services, housing security, liveability and mobility. The second part of the book critically examines programs, projects and ideas that are working to make cities safer. Building Inclusive Cities takes a cross-cultural learning perspective from action research occurring throughout the world and translates this research into theoretical conceptualizations to inform the literature on planning and urban management in both developing and developed countries. This book is intended to inspire both thought and action

Handbook on women's safety audits in low-income urban neighbourhoods : a focus on essential services [Hindi version]

English version available in IDRC Digital Library: Handbook on women's safety audits in low-income urban neighbourhoods : a focus on essential servicesThis handbook is a comprehensive guide prepared by JAGORI, on conducting WSA’s (Women’s Safety Audits) in low income urban neighbourhoods, with a special focus on essential services. The Action Research Project on Women’s Rights and Access to Water and Sanitation in Asian Cities (2009-11) implemented in two resettlement colonies of Delhi is also the result of a partnership between JAGORI and WICI (Women in Cities International), a Canadian based organization working in Canada and internationally. In Delhi, the project is being implemented in partnership with Action India. The handbook also serves as a wonderful example of partnering with people across continents to produce a work of knowledge and learning on globally shared concerns

Handbook on women's safety audits in low-income urban neighbourhoods : a focus on essential services

Hindi version available in IDRC Digital Library: Handbook on women's safety audits in low-income urban neighbourhoods : a focus on essential services [Hindi version]This handbook is a comprehensive guide prepared by JAGORI, on conducting WSA’s (Women’s Safety Audits) in low income urban neighbourhoods, with a special focus on essential services. The Action Research Project on Women’s Rights and Access to Water and Sanitation in Asian Cities (2009-11) implemented in two resettlement colonies of Delhi is also the result of a partnership between JAGORI and WICI (Women in Cities International), a Canadian based organization working in Canada and internationally. In Delhi, the project is being implemented in partnership with Action India. The handbook also serves as a wonderful example of partnering with people across continents to produce a work of knowledge and learning on globally shared concerns

Does Increased Water Access Empower Women?

Saskia Ivens examines the extent to which women have benefited from increased water access. She argues that while gender equality is crucial for the sustainability of water programmes, its advancement through water programmes has been limited. She calls for more impact studies and suggests the use of empowering participatory approaches. Development (2008) 51, 63–67. doi:10.1057/palgrave.development.1100458