In addition to International Women`s Day and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the United Nations celebrates other international days dedicated to raising awareness of various aspects of the fight for gender equality and women`s empowerment. 6 February is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, 11 February is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, 19 June is the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, 23 June is International Widows` Day, October 11 is the International Day of the Girl and October 15 is the International Day of Rural Women. These guidelines contain recommendations and materials developed to assist United Nations staff in the use of gender-sensitive language in all forms of communication, oral or written, formal or informal, and are a useful starting point for all. Being gender inclusive means speaking and writing in a way that does not discriminate against any particular gender, social gender or gender identity and does not perpetuate gender stereotypes. In November 2006, the issue of extending the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women to the Cayman Islands was raised in the Legislative Assembly as part of a parliamentary question, and legislative research and development began in 2007. The process of drafting legislation addressing gender-based discrimination issues and respecting the principles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women took place between September 2008 and November 2009. The Secretary-General is requested to assume responsibility for coordinating policies for the implementation of the Programme of Action within the United Nations system and for mainstreaming a system-wide gender perspective in all activities of the Organization, taking into account the mandates of the bodies concerned. The Secretary-General should consider specific measures to ensure effective coordination in achieving those objectives. To this end, the Secretary-General is invited to establish a high-level post in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General, using existing human and financial resources, to advise the Secretary-General on gender issues and contribute to the system-wide implementation of the Platform for Action, in close cooperation with the Division for the Advancement of Women. Goal 5, “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls”, is known as a gender goal in its own right because it is dedicated to achieving these goals. Profound legal and legislative changes are needed to guarantee women`s rights worldwide. While a record 143 countries guaranteed gender equality in their constitutions in 2014, another 52 had not taken this step. It is my administration`s policy to prevent and combat discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation and to fully enforce Title VII and other laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation.
It is also my administration`s policy to address overlapping forms of discrimination. These principles are reflected in the Constitution, which promises equal protection of the law. These principles are also enshrined in our nation`s anti-discrimination laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.). In Bostock v. Clayton County, 590 U.S. ___ (2020), the Supreme Court held that the prohibition of discrimination under Title VII “because of… “Gender” includes discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. According to Bostock`s argument, laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex – including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C.
1681 et seq.), the Fair Housing Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.), and Section 412 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (8 U.S.C. 1522), and their respective implementing provisions, prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity, or sexual orientation, until there is sufficient evidence to the contrary in the laws. In the first year of the United Nations` existence, the Economic and Social Council established its Commission on the Status of Women as the principal global policy-making body devoted exclusively to gender equality and the advancement of women. Early achievements included the guarantee of gender-neutral language in the draft Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 1985, Nairobi hosted the World Conference to Review and Appraise the Outcome of the United Nations Decade for Women: Equality, Development and Peace. It was convened at a time when the gender equality movement had finally gained real global recognition and 15,000 representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) were participating in a parallel NGO forum. The Gender Equality Law Center promotes laws and policies that promote racial and gender justice in all aspects of public and private life. Using an intersectional lens, we remove barriers that limit opportunities for low-income women, LGBTQ women, and gender non-conforming people based on gender and/or sexual orientation, as well as institutionalized discrimination and stereotypes. Given the key role that language plays in shaping cultural and social attitudes, the use of gender-sensitive language is an effective means of promoting gender equality and eliminating gender bias. Articles 2 and 23 stipulate that there shall be no distinction or discrimination on the basis of sex, including the right to equal pay for work. See Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The bill prohibits a person from being denied access to a community facility, including sanitary washrooms, change rooms and change rooms that reflect their gender identity. By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, he is mandated as follows: Section 1. The promotion of equality and gender equality is a matter of human rights, justice and equity. It is also a strategic imperative that reduces poverty and promotes economic growth, improves access to education, improves health outcomes, promotes political stability and promotes democracy.