Social Watch is an international network informed by national citizens’ groups aiming at following up the fulfillment of internationally agreed commitments on poverty eradication and equality. These national groups report, through the national Social Watch report, on the progress – or regression – towards these commitments and goals. The Social Watch groups, organized on an […]

The traditional definition of is considered to be the ability to read and write, or the ability to use language to read, write, listen, and speak. In modern contexts, the word refers to reading and writing at a level adequate for communication, or at a level that lets one understand and communicate ideas in a […]

is a cornerstone of social and economic empowerment. Providing sufficient educational facilities and allowing both men and women to acquire necessary skills and competencies is a prerequisite of . The of the features following indicators on school enrolment (click on the red “i” to get more information on the variables; also see information on ): […]

Although most women around the world have the right to vote, there is still a big disparity between the number of women and men who are actively involved in politics. For example, out of 193 heads of government, only 23 are women. What is more, women are outnumbered by men in all the world’s parliaments. […]