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What does gender mean at the WTO, and who benefits?

By Silke Trommer and Erin Hannah Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Growth and Inclusion Posted: October 10, 2017

Following the World Trade Organisation’s recent Public Forum, Dr Erin Hannah and Dr Silke Trommer reflect on the new focus on gender in global trade and the challenges of addressing it.  Inserting meaningful gender sensitivity into the business of the WTO will require a massive paradigm shift and change in thinking The appointment of a […]

Tagged With: gender, International Politics, International trade, trade, women, women in trade, World Trade Organisation, wto

Why Everyday Austerity is Gendered

By Sarah Marie Hall Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Growth and Inclusion Posted: March 7, 2017

On the eve of both the Spring Budget and International Women’s Day, Dr Sarah Marie Hall examines the gendered nature of austerity and argues for a new economic system that addresses social inequalities and values caring work. Gaps created by a retreating welfare state are typically attended to by women in communities and families, underpinned […]

Tagged With: austerity, budget, equality, gender, inclusive growth, international women's day, women

What can devo do for women?

Francesca Gains By Francesca Gains Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Urban Posted: March 6, 2017

Political devolution is well on it’s way in Greater Manchester, with the health and social care budget having been devolved last April and with the imminent  election of the Metro Mayor in May. However, there have been criticisms over how representative those making the devolution deals are of the communities they make decisions for. In the […]

Tagged With: devolution, gender, government, Greater Manchester, inclusion, international women's day, metro mayor, politics, women in politics, women's representation

Regional crime tsars face their first real test – but where are the women?

Francesca Gains By Francesca Gains Filed Under: All posts Posted: May 4, 2016

Thursday 5 May is a ‘Super Thursday’ for all kinds of non-Westminster elections, with candidates running for office for London Assembly and Mayor, many local authorities, the Scottish Parliament, Welsh and Northern Ireland Assemblies. Polling also takes place for 40 of the 41 Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales – but as […]

Tagged With: crime, elections, gender, law and order, PCCs, police and crime commissioners, policing

The battle over skirt-only uniform codes – does it matter who wears the trousers?

Claire Hale By Claire Hale Filed Under: All posts Posted: March 8, 2016

Nowadays everywhere you look you will see women and girls wearing trousers: at work, at play, at formal and informal occasions. But many schools still impose skirt-only uniform codes for girls which Claire Hale says is gender discrimination and out of step with the modern world. The Queen has been seen in public wearing trousers. […]

Tagged With: discrimination, equality, Equality Act, feminism, gender, gender equality, glass ceiling, schools

Gender perspective should not be forgotten amid Bosnia and Herzegovina unrest

Laura McLeod By Laura McLeod Filed Under: All posts Posted: February 12, 2014

The protests in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) have not taken any observers of the country by surprise, writes Dr Laura McLeod. But, she argues, amid all the early analyses and demands, it’s vital to make sure a gender perspective is included. Resentment about ongoing corruption encouraged and perpetuated by many politicians and political parties has […]

Tagged With: BiH, Bosnia, change, corruption, gender, Herzegovina, reform, riots, unrest

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