Focuses on Integration of a Gender Perspective throughout its Work and that of its Mechanisms and the Evaluation of Progress Made and Challenges Experienced
The Human Rights Council this afternoon held its annual discussion on the integration of a gender perspective in the work of the Council, with a focus on its work and that of its mechanisms, and the evaluation of progress made and challenges experienced.
Jane Connors, Director of the Research and Right to Development Division of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, said in opening remarks that although the Human Rights Council had repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to include a gender perspective in its activities and mechanisms, its record on integrating gender into its country-specific work was uneven. All country-specific resolutions should include more consistent and specific attention to gender issues and women’s rights.
Christine Chinkin, Professor of international human rights law, London School of Economics, former member of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict and Panel Moderator, said that gender was not synonymous with women or sexual violence. Gender analysis should be part of the core work of the Council throughout all country-specific procedures, and where appropriate, through trainings by gender advisors.
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Извор: Канцеларија на Организацијата на Обединетите Нации во Женева – 15.09.2014
