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Main Functions
Countries* National Plans Objectives National Machinery
for Implementation
of Women’s Policies
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The Women’s Commission is tasked to
perform the following functions: advise
the Government on the development of a
long term vision and strategies related to the
development and advancement of women;
advise the Government on the integration of
policies and initiatives which are of concern
to women, which fall under the purview
of different Policy Bureaux; keep under
review, in the light of women’s needs, services
delivered within and outside the Government
and to identify priority areas for action, and
monitor the development of new or improved
services;initiate and undertake independent
surveys and research studies onwomen’s issues
and organise educational and promotional
activities; and develop and maintain contact
with local and international women’s groups
and service agencies with a view to sharing
experiences and improving communication
and understanding.
Women’s
Commission
2001(UNESCAP
n.d).
It was adopted in 2001 and makes
gender equality basic State policy for
the enhancement of national social
progress. The six areas for priority
development include: women and
the economy; women’s participation
in decision-making; women and
education; women and health;
women and law; women and the
environment.
101 China Programme for the
Development of
Chinese Women
(2001–2010)
(CEDAW 2004a).
To promote gender equality and family
development.
The Office of
Women’s Affairs and
Family Development
2003 (UNESCAP
n.d.).
It aims to address violence against
women; and to enhance the security
for women’s life and body.
103 Thailand Thai Women’s
Development Plan
in the 10th National
Economic and
Social Development
Plan (2007–2011)
(UN 2009).
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