This report summarizes the main challenges that men- and women-led companies (also referred to as traders or trade … for women working in export-oriented sectors. Oftentimes, however, women may face more or different challenges than men … that prevent them from fully participating in trade. While globally there is a growing body of research on why women …

A growing body of literature indicates that reducing gender inequalities and increasing women's access to productive … inequalities continue to limit women's capabilities and constrain their ability to participate in and contribute to Ghana's economy …

Women in the Europe and Central Asia region complain about loss of employment, sexual harassment, violence, poor … World Bank held a conference in June 1999. Women from the ECA region, Western Europe and the United States gathered to … conference included in this volume describe the present conditions for women, emphasize the need to debunk the myth of gender …

The impetus for change in African legal reform is coming primarily from African women themselves, as they respond to … lead to sustainable equity for women, the voices of these women must be heard. Given that previous efforts to ensure … or supports gender discrimination, but must actively protect and guard the interests of both men and women. This paper …

The health of Russian women has suffered during the economic crisis of recent years. Morbidity and mortality from … chronic and infectious diseases has increased. Women's reproductive health has been compromised by an increase in the …