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| 5 February 2016 |
The Commemoration of 2016 International Women's Day |
In observation of the international women’s day in 2016, ESCWA organized four events to commemorate the day under the global theme of “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step it Up for Gender Equality”. The first event was held in partnership with the Institute for Women’s Studies in the Arab World (IWSAW) at the Lebanese American University (LAU). The commemoration was held on Thursday 10th of March 2016 with the presence of social, academic, and representatives from the diplomatic crops, international organizations and civil society. |
| 28 December 2016 |
Review of Road Safety in Selected Countries of the ESCWA Region |
This study reviews several aspects related to road safety in four member countries of ESCWA which are Syria, Iraq, Egypt, and Yemen. |
| 11 December 2014 |
National Accounts |
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| 11 January 2016 |
Compendium of Environment Statistics in the Arab Region 2014-2015 |
The Compendium of Environment Statistics in the Arab Region 2014-2015 aims to disseminate environmental data and indicators on member States of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). It provides an overview on environmental issues of relevance to the region, and detailed statistical tables and charts on freshwater resources, fisheries, biodiversity, air pollution and climate change, energy consumption, waste management, and Goal 7 of the Millennium Development Goals, which focuses on ensuring environmental sustainability. |
| 21 December 2017 |
Rethinking Fiscal Policy for the Arab Region |
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| 5 May 2015 |
Fourth Meeting for ETC’s Board of Governors |
The fourth meeting of the Board of Governors (BOG) of the ESCWA Technology Centre (ETC) comes shortly after the composition of the new Board represented by 16 Arab countries for three years. Achievements for 2012, 2013, 2014 and the development of the ETC activities that cover many ESCWA member States will be presented during this meeting in addition to its work plan for the years 2015, 2016. This meeting comes also after the report of the External Evaluation towards the sustainability strategy and the priorities of the Centre since its establishment three years ago, an |
| 2 January 2014 |
SDG Priority Conceptual Issues: Towards an Arab Approach for the Sustainable Development Goals |
This document elaborates the content examined during the Arab Regional Consultative Dialogue on the Sustainable Development Goals. First, the discussion showed the importance of SDGs for the Arab region since they will make a significant contribution to global and regional cooperation on development and have far-reaching implications for national planning. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Implementation of the Convention to Eliminate All Forms of Discrimination against Women in Arab Countries: Regional Shadow Reports in Arab Countries |
This study aims to find common ground between Governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for the implementation of the Convention to Eliminate All Forms of Discrimination against Women in Arab countries. It discusses ratification of the Convention by the Arab countries and analyses the reservations they have made thereto. It also reviews the mechanisms used to monitor and follow up implementation of the Convention by countries and civil society organizations and presents practical recommendations concerning the main strategic stages in implementing the Convention. |
| 11 December 2014 |
ESWA Meets on ICT for Disadvantaged Communities |
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA) is organizing a workshop to empower disadvantaged communities through Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The “Telecentre Leaders Forum” workshop will be held on 15 and 16 July 2009 at the Jordanian Ministry of Information and Communications Technology, Amman. |
| 19 November 2018 |
Women in the Judiciary: Removing Barriers, Increasing Numbers |
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