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Ethical trade in African horticulture: gender, rights and participation: ( A. Tallontire; S. Smith; C. Njobvu / Ethical Trade and Natural Resources Programme, NRI , 2004); Codes of conduct for ethical trade have been criticised for failing to consider gender issues or extend to temporary workers. In response, this paper explores ways to develop codes that are effective ...
Fair trade: gender makes the difference: ( M. Vargas; J. Siles / IUCN Environmental Law Programme, The World Conservation Union, Bonn , 2004); This short briefing note outlines the importance of ensuring that fair trade initiatives incorporate a gender perspective. Taking account of gender in fair trade is one way to ensure that women are re...
Gender mainstreaming in trade and industry: a reference manual for governments and other stakeholders: ( O. Regan Tardu / Commonwealth Secretariat , 2003); This reference manual aims to facilitate gender mainstreaming within Ministries of Trade and related government agencies, and within the private sector trading community. Several strategic objectives ...
GET Ahead for women in enterprise training package and resource kit: ( A. Bauer; G. Finnegan; N. Haspels / International Labour Organization , 2004); This training project, organised by the ILO, aims to:expand work and income-earning opportunities for women and men in enterprise in families and communitiesenable low-income women entrepr...
Best practice guidelines for creating a culture of gender equality in the private sector: ( Commission on Gender Equality, South Africa , 1998); This guide is designed to highlight and promote the involvement of private business in achieving gender equality. Drawing on a number of laws and international commitments to women's rights, including...
Promoting gender equality: a resource kit for trade unions: ( International Labour Organization , 2002); This toolkit is designed to address the challenges faced by trade unions in recruiting and retaining female members, and in ensuring that trade union policies reflect gender equality goals.
The kit ...