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For the first time in human history, people are collectively modifying the Earth’s environment and ecosystems on a global scale. Some scholars suggest the world is entering a new geological era, the Anthropocene, in which Earth systems are moving … Continue reading » “Prosperous and green in the Anthropocene: The human right to a healthy environment in Southeast Asia”
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Climate change and environmental degradation are today causing growing concerns for people across the globe. Yet, not everybody is affected in the same way or to the same extent by the effects of these developments. As explained in this … Continue reading » “Women’s Human Rights and the Right to a Clean, Safe, Healthy, and Sustainable Environment – Manual for Judges 2019”
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A gender audit was conducted in 2017 at the Faculty of International Relations of Belarusian State University (FIR BSU). The purpose of this audit was to broaden gender dialogue as an important instrument for consolidation of corporate spirit in … Continue reading » “Gender Dialogue: Key Findings of a Gender Audit at the Faculty of International Relations of the Belarusian State University”
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In 2018 as part of a research project co-funded by SU Gender, Research Worldwide Istanbul and Raoul Wallenberg Institute – we conducted 15 expert interviews with individuals who have undertaken gender equality actions in eight universities. We also organized … Continue reading » “Türkiye’de Yükseköğretim Kurumlarında Toplumsal Cinsiyet Eşitliği Mekanizmaları: Bir Temel Değerlendirme (Gender Equality Mechanisms in Turkey’s Higher Education: A Baseline Assessment)”
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According to the latest Global Gender Gap Report released by the World Economic Forum, Turkey is the 130th out of 149 countries in terms of the gender gap in political representation, and ranks lowest on gender equality among the … Continue reading » “Women’s Political Participation in Turkey: Female Members of District Municipal Councils”
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There is a rapid demographic transformation worldwide. In the next 10 years, it is estimated that the population of older adults globally will be over 1 billion and the population living in the cities will be almost 70%. Thus, … Continue reading » “Yaş Dostu Kentlere Doğru (Towards Age-Friendly Cities)”
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This study guide focuses on the legal aspects of human rights. The manual allows you to form a comprehensive understanding of the legal regulation of human rights. It will consider the norms of both the national legislation of the … Continue reading » “Human Rights: Study Guide (Russian language version)”
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The purpose of these recommendations is to assist teachers with a theoretical background, teaching methods and reference material on the interactions between social issues, gender and urban planning by emphasizing their relevance and importance in achieving more inclusive and … Continue reading » “Social issues and gender perspectives in urban studies (EN and RU language versions)”
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This publication presents a complex study of possible ways of attainment of gender equality in the higher education system. It offers for discussion a wide range of issues: from conceptual-categorical concepts and legal regulation of policies aimed at achieving … Continue reading » “Gender equality in higher education system: ways and means of achievement (Russain language version)”
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