Promotion of inclusion, equity, equality, justice and tolerance in human interactions

The General Secretariat for Gender Equality underlines the need of handling the gender equality issue in terms of equity, not discrimination.

Lastly, she echoed the concerns of previous speakers about the dangers of confusing equality and equity.

1.82 To ensure equity and equality of access to quality learning for children with special educational needs.

Poverty reduction policies should attack poverty by addressing its root causes and manifestations and incorporate equity and equality measures in those policies.

All discrimination against women stood in the way of equity, equality and justice, principles which Kuwait had enshrined in its Constitution.

In addition, UNFPA seeks to create enabling environments that foster gender equity and equality, cultural sensitivity and partnerships, which complement UNFPA efforts.

Concerning the legal definitions of discrimination and equality, the Women's Bureau had reviewed its 11 years' experience of institution building and had realized that tension persisted between the two perspectives of equality and equity.

The established structure of gender centres centres for equality and equity of genders, has already played an important role in strengthening women.

Five years ago, we proclaimed our collective responsibility to uphold the principles of human dignity, equality and equity at the global level.

The UNGEI will intensify efforts to influence decision making and budgets in favour of gender equity and equality in national education policies, SWAps and programmes.

In 2003, the Gender and Social Equity Committee of the House of Representatives had been set up which, together with the Equity, Gender and Social Development Committee of the Senate, ensured that draft legislation promoted equality and non discrimination of women.

The gender equality objective in education is underpinned by commitment to the 1997 document entitled Gender Equity A Framework for Australian Schools .

Policymaking that is consistent with social development goals also needs a decision making system that incorporates the principles of participation and transparency and consideration for equity and equality.

As far as the concepts of equality and equity were concerned, she informed the Committee that a mass media campaign, entitled Iguales en todos (Equal in Everything), had been launched with a view to promoting a culture of equality.

She wished to know what kind of a distinction was made between equality and equity, because the Government seemed to believe that gender equality would be achieved when Gambian women were able to participate equally in the country's economic development.

AGBEF seeks to create a society where individuals and families can effectively enjoy their rights to health, with full respect for relationships of equality and equity between the sexes.

A key aspect of the Programme of Action is its emphasis on measures to advance gender equality and equity and the empowerment of women as a matter of right.

Ms. Manalo said that she would be grateful for further clarification as to the State party's understanding of the difference between the concepts of equality and gender equity.

Ms. Tavares da Silva said that she wished to return to the issue of equality versus equity, which was more than just a question of terminology.

At issue before the Supreme Court of Canada was whether the Newfoundland government, by postponing pay equity payments, was violating equality rights of section 15 of the Charter.

Recognizes that, in addition to their separate responsibilities to their individual societies, States have a collective responsibility to uphold the principles of human dignity, equality and equity at the global level

Recognizes that, in addition to their separate responsibilities to their individual societies, States have a collective responsibility to uphold the principles of human dignity, equality and equity at the global level

2. Recognizes that, in addition to their separate responsibilities to their individual societies, States have a collective responsibility to uphold the principles of human dignity, equality and equity at the global level

2. Recognizes that, in addition to their separate responsibilities to their individual societies, States have a collective responsibility to uphold the principles of human dignity, equality and equity at the global level

2. Recognizes that, in addition to their separate responsibilities to their individual societies, States have a collective responsibility to uphold the principles of human dignity, equality and equity at the global level

Brazil takes the position that the terms equity and equality are not used as synonyms, but rather, as concepts that describe different points along the continuum of constructing egalitarian relations between women and men.

Reaffirms the commitment to employment policies that promote full and productive employment and decent work for all under conditions of equity, equality, security and dignity, and also reaffirms that employment creation should be incorporated into macroeconomic policies

A Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Status of Women was established in 2004. As of June 2005, the Committee has released reports on funding of women's equality seeking organizations, gender based analysis and pay equity.

9. Reaffirms the commitment to employment policies that promote full and productive employment and decent work for all under conditions of equity, equality, security and dignity, and also reaffirms that employment creation should be incorporated into macroeconomic policies

The goals can be grouped under four main headings involvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in educational decision making equality of their access to education services equity of educational participation and equitable and appropriate educational outcomes.

16. Also reaffirms the commitment to employment policies that promote full and productive employment and decent work for all under conditions of equity, equality, security and dignity, and further reaffirms that employment creation should be incorporated into macroeconomic policies

Employment equity and workplace diversity

Employment equity and workplace diversity

In its responses to the Committee's list of issues and questions (CEDAW PSWG 2005 I CRP.2 Add.5), the State party had defined the concepts of discrimination and equity, but had not defined the concept of equality.

This aims at, among other activities, reinforcing the institutional technical capacity of the ministry for implementation and coordination of programs that promote equality and equity in gender, and improvement of gender integration in all aspects of social and economic plans.

Equity, gender equality, ownership and responsibility of national Governments, accountability of all stakeholders, strong district based immunization services and sustainability through technical and financial capacity building were some of the guiding principles of the new vision and its underlying strategies.

Pursuant to paragraph 5 of this Article it is allowed to set forth special measures in the aim of promoting equality and equity of genders and elimination of the existing inequality, or protection of genders based on biological determination.

Equity structures have also benefited from logistical support (computers, office facilities) and from technical assistance (National Equity Committee).

With this aim, Gender center FBiH, in cooperation with Gender center RS, supported by IBHI, has prepared a project called Gender Equality and equity in BiH , which is co financed by the Government of the Republic of Finland.

Subprogramme 4 Social development and equity

The Nicaraguan Institute for Women, along with other national and local State bodies and civil society organizations, has taken steps to conduct public campaigns on gender equality and equity, particularly with a view to preventing and eradicating violence against women and girls.

In January 2004, taking into account the King's expressed will that women should be integrated into modern life, Parliament had unanimously adopted the new Family Code laying down the principle of equality between men and women, with the aim of strengthening families, better guaranteeing women's equality, equity and fundamental rights, and preserving the higher interests of children while safeguarding human dignity.

The CEDAW Committee's Recommendation No. 18 advised that the words equity and equality should not be used as synonyms or without being differentiated. It also recommended that the laws, policies and strategies developed by Brazil be based on a clear understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the word equality , in order to guarantee that the State Party fulfill its obligations under the Convention.

Recognise that international cooperation, including South South Cooperation, and partnership in the context of the Movement's comparative advantage based on the principle of common values in diversity, is the most effective way of working towards women's empowerment and gender equality and equity