Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA)

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What is the main purpose of gender mainstreaming?

To address gender needs and promote equality

Which aspect is NOT a focus of gender mainstreaming?

Empowerment of men over women

What did the Fourth UN World Conference on Women contribute to gender equality?

Established gender mainstreaming as a key mechanism

Why is the lack of respect for women's human rights considered a significant issue?

<p>It hinders women's advancement and protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for signers of the BPfA according to the text?

<p>To incorporate gender mainstreaming into national policies and programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of gender issues and gender mainstreaming for the Philippine government?

<p>They are adopted mechanisms to address gender needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA)?

<p>Achieving global gender equality through partnership between men and women</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for enacting policies and programs addressing women's concerns within five years of creating the BPfA in 1995?

<p>To promote and protect women's full rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the BPfA identify as a consequence of structural adjustment plans in terms of women's poverty?

<p>Feminization of poverty, where most of the world's poor are women</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the UN Commission on the Status of Women concerning the BPfA?

<p>Monitoring the integration of gender perspectives on critical issues in the BPfA</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the significant areas of concern identified by the BPfA that require immediate attention?

<p>Inequalities and inadequacies in access to education and training</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the overarching aim of the BPfA concerning women in society?

<p>Seeking people-centered sustainable development</p> Signup and view all the answers

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