Voicing the Needs of Women and Men in Gaza: Beyond the Aftermath of the 23-Day Israeli Military Operations. This assessment evaluates the impacts, needs and perceptions of men and women in the Gaza Strip following the aftermath of the December, 2008, Israeli military incursion. The key findings are based on face-to-face surveys with more than 1,000 men and women in the Gaza Strip and serves to facilitate and support humanitarian efforts in the volatile region. more 

Financing Gender Equality Key to Sustainable Development Results. This UNIFEM statement emphasizes that sustainable development results can be attained if approached beyond the conventional development paradigm, and that financing for gender equality and women’s empowerment are essential to fostering a vibrant economy. In order to embrace a more equitable and sustainable development, it argues women need to be looked at beyond their roles as caregivers and labourers, and economic policies need to move beyond narrow definitions of income growth. more 

Financing Gender Equality Is Financing Development. Gender equality is recognized as being essential to human development, making it critical to ensure that all aspects of development financing, domestic and international, fully recognize women's economic contributions, and support their economic security and rights. This discussion papers is part of a larger conversation that looks closer at how gender equality plays an important function in financing for development. more 

Making MDGs Work for All: Gender-Responsive Rights-Based Approaches to the MDGs. This resource kit emphasizes the need for stronger gender-responsive implementation of policies and programmes. It acts as a tool for policy makers and development practitioners who are seeking practical guidance for engendering the MDGs. more 

Progress of the World’s Women 2008/2009: Who Answers to Women?. The 2008/2009 edition of UNIFEM’s flagship report asks the question “Who answers to women?” at a pivotal moment. It demonstrates that the Millennium Development Goals and other international commitments to women will only be met if gender-responsive accountability systems are put in place both nationally and internationally. Acknowledging that different groups of women encounter distinct challenges in gaining access to their rights, the publication examines how women, including the most excluded women, are strengthening their capacity to identify accountability gaps and call for redress. more