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Egypt: Gender Justice and the Law Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) The United Nations Development Program, in cooperation with UN Women, the United Nations Population Fund and the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), has conducted a study on gender justice and the law. The study aims to provide an integrated assessment of laws and policies affecting gender justice and protection from gender-based violence. Gender in the Arab States Region This file focuses on Egypt. 
UNDP Support for the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 6: Sustainable Management of Water and Sanitation Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) This document provides a summary report on UNDP support for the implementation of SDG 6. The report focuses specifically on the sustainable management of water and sanitation services. This report is a micro-reference to these efforts in the field of water and sanitation services. 
Leaving No One Behind: Impact of COVID-19 on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Flagship Publication Year of publication: 2021 Author: Babatunde Abidoye | Joanna Felix | Serge Kapto | Laurel Patterson Corporate author: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | Frederick S. Pardee Center for International Futures This report by UNDP, in partnership with the Pardee Center for International Futures at the University of Denver, is part of a series examining the impact of COVID-19 on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a potential pathway for socioeconomic recovery from the effects of the pandemic. The analysis explores a range of possible future effects of COVID-19 on different aspects of development while also highlighting the benefits of bold choices that can power the global recovery effort, accelerate the achievement of the 2030 Agenda, and support investments that reap long-term benefits for sustainable development.This second flagship report extends the analysis to the People and Prosperity pillars of the 2030 Agenda and focuses on 69 countries in the low and medium human development groups. Pre-existing structural limitations and systemic challenges in their health and education systems, combined with porous safety nets and fiscal constraints, put low and medium human development countries at risk of being disproportionately impacted by the regressive effects of the pandemic and left further behind in SDG achievement. 
Situation Analysis on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Uzbekistan Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: UNICEF Uzbekistan | United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | UN. Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN. OHCHR) This study is based on the results of a situation analysis of children and adults with disabilities conducted in 2019. The ambition of this Situation Analysis is not merely to point at problems but to lay ground for solutions by identifying the opportunities and catalytic forces emerging today. The report looks at the necessary preconditions for realisation of human rights of persons with disabilities, particularly women, girls, and boys with disabilities, such as a robust equality and non-discrimination framework, availability of inclusive and accessible services in the community, disability inclusive financial and coordination mechanisms, transparent monitoring and accountability systems and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities. Анализ ситуации по обеспечению прав лиц с инвалидностью в Узбекистане Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: UNICEF Uzbekistan | United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | UN. Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN. OHCHR) Данное исследование основывается на результатах ситуационного анализа детей и взрослых с инвалидностью, проведенного в 2019 г. Цель данного анализа – не в том, чтобы указать на проблемы, а в том, чтобы заложить основу для их решения путем выявления возможностей и сил содействия, возникающих сегодня. В отчете рассматриваются необходимые предпосылки для реализации прав человека людей с инвалидностью, особенно женщин, девочек и мальчиков с инвалидностью, такие как надежная система обеспечения равенства и недискриминации, наличие инклюзивных и доступных услуг в сообществе, финансовые и координационные механизмы, учитывающие интересы людей с инвалидностью, прозрачные системы мониторинга и отчетности, а также значимое участие людей с инвалидностью. 
Gender and Recovery Toolkit: Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Crisis and Recovery Settings; Updated 2024 Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) The Gender and Recovery toolkit is a practical resource in the hands of UNDP personnel to help government, civil society and other partners put gender equality at the core of immediate and long-term recovery processes. It shows how to incorporate gender perspectives and women’s participation throughout the recovery programme cycle – from assessment, strategic planning and framing of results to budgeting and implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.The toolkit emphasizes the need to address the root causes of gender inequality and fragility by transforming power dynamics. It advocates for approaches that go beyond increasing women’s representation, focusing on tackling masculinities and reshaping institutions, behaviors, and norms. It underscores the importance of holistic strategies to address the interconnected challenges of climate change, peacebuilding, and gender equality in crisis contexts, highlighting the role of technology and innovative programming in empowering women. The seven guidance notes and tip sheets incorporate recent updates to global policy frameworks with updated indicators and robust data sources. While primarily designed for UNDP practitioners, this resource is valuable for all partners in crisis and recovery settings. 
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Early Action towards the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Year of publication: 2024 Author: Nicole DeSantis | Lea Phillips | Christina Supples | Julien Pigot | Jamison Ervin | Doley Tshering | Juan Calles Lopez | Dharshani Seneviratne | Enrique Paniagua | Monica Mora Corporate author: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) This publication releases the methodology behind the National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAP) Target Similarity Assessments and identifies key lessons learned and opportunities for future applications. 
Connections that Matter: How the Quality of Governance Boosts Climate Action; A Systematic Scoping Review of the Literature Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) This report reflects the findings of a systematic literature review jointly undertaken by the UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance and the German Institute of Development and Sustainability. The report offers aggregated empirical insight from across the globe about how inclusive, effective and accountable governance systems produces positive effects on climate action. The report aims to galvanize development actors and stakeholders to invest in SDG 16 and the strengthening of governance systems, and to better identify pathways that raise the ambition and effectiveness of climate action. 
[Executive Summary] Connections that Matter: How the Quality of Governance Boosts Climate Action Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) This is the executive summary of the Connections that Matter: How the Quality of Governance Boosts Climate Action prepared by the UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance and the German Institute of Development and Sustainability. 
The Climate Dictionary: Speak Climate Fluently Year of publication: 2023 Corporate author: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) The Climate Dictionary is a guide to understanding climate change. It aims to bridge the gap between complex scientific jargon and the general public, making climate concepts accessible and understandable to people of different backgrounds and levels of expertise. It is based on the belief that empowering people with knowledge is crucial to fostering collective action and responsibility in the face of climate change. Using a creative combination of engaging images, concise explanations and engaging storytelling, The Climate Dictionary effectively communicates complex climate concepts in a visual and easy-to-consume way.