Problem
Discrimination against women in employment in intergovernmental organizations
Other Names:
Active prejudice by intergovernmental institutions towards women employees Incidence:
In May 1993, 31% of posts subject to geographical distribution within the United Nations were held by women. At the P-5 level and above, 17.5% were held by women. The General Assembly has called for an overall participation rate by women of 35% by 1995, and 25% at the D-1 level and above by the end of that year.
Broader Problems:
Discrimination against women workers in multinational enterprises Strategies:
Promoting participation of women in non-government organizationsStrengthening participation of women in sustainable development programmes Subject(s):
Government → IntergovernmentalSocial Activity → Employees
Social Activity → Employment
Society → Women
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST