INSTRAW Library

Welcome to the INSTRAW LIBRARY, a compilation of around 600 publications produced by the former UN International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UN-INSTRAW), which served as the leading UN institute devoted to research, training and knowledge management to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment. INSTRAW, along with DAW, OSAGI and UNIFEM, came together in 2010 to establish the present UN Women.

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The Legacy of INSTRAW

In addition to the INSTRAW Library, the UN Women Training Centre presents the publication “The legacy of INSTRAW in promoting the rights of women. A historical record of the Institute between 1976 and 2010”, which intends to pay tribute to the story of INSTRAW as well as to the women’s movements and governments which supported it.

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Reference: Ramírez, C., García Domínguez, M. & Míguez Morais, J. (2005). Crossing Borders: Gender, Remittances and Development. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: INSTRAW.
Year: 2005
Description:

This paper examines the interrelationship between migration, gender, remittances and development and also serves as an entry point for future research and project proposals. This framework aims to establish the basis for formulating a more adequate response to questions such as: how does the growing feminization of migration affect remittances flows? How can remittances contribute to the achievement of gender equality? The paper reviews the main elements that are in play and that cannot be overlooked in a gender analysis of the sending, use and impact of remittances.
INSTRAW's Mandate: Research
Theme: Migration
Keywords: Remittances , Development , Empowerment
Geographic Area: Global
Languages: English
LinkToFile: PDF FILE

Reference: Ramírez, C., García Domínguez, M. & Míguez Morais, J. (2005). Crossing Borders: Gender, Remittances and Development. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: INSTRAW.
Year: 2005
Description:

This paper examines the interrelationship between migration, gender, remittances and development and also serves as an entry point for future research and project proposals. This framework aims to establish the basis for formulating a more adequate response to questions such as: how does the growing feminization of migration affect remittances flows? How can remittances contribute to the achievement of gender equality? The paper reviews the main elements that are in play and that cannot be overlooked in a gender analysis of the sending, use and impact of remittances.
INSTRAW's Mandate: Research
Theme: Migration
Keywords: Remittances , Development , Empowerment
Geographic Area: Global
Languages: English
LinkToFile: PDF FILE

Reference: Seguridad para todas: La violencia contra las mujeres y el sector seguridad. (2005). Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: INSTRAW.
Year: 2005
Description:

Esta publicación analiza la situación de violencia contra las mujeres en América Latina y plantea la reforma del sector de seguridad, y otras medidas encaminadas a fomentar una cultura institucional más sensible al género y por lo tanto más efectiva en la respuesta a las demandas de seguridad de las mujeres.
INSTRAW's Mandate: Research
Theme: Peace and Security
Keywords: Governance and Planning, Gender and peace, Empowerment
Geographic Area: Global
Languages: Spanish
LinkToFile: PDF FILE

Reference: Violence Against Women: New Challenges. Beijing at 10: Putting Policy into Practice. (2005). Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: INSTRAW.
Year: 2005
Description: This publication explores the problems faced by women in wartime, including gender based violence. It examines the international conventions, declarations and other agreements related to prevent and eliminate violence against women and promote actions to be taken by goverments, international and non-governmental organizations and other actors.
INSTRAW's Mandate: Research
Theme: Peace and Security
Keywords: Conflicts , Empowerment , Beijing Platform for Action
Geographic Area: Global
Languages: English
LinkToFile: PDF FILE

Reference: Women and Armed Conflicts: New Challenges. Beijing at 10: Putting Policy into Practice. (2005). Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: INSTRAW.
Year: 2005
Description:

This publication examines the new internation legislation regarding women and armed conflicts and makes recommendations to increase the participation of women in conflict resolution at decision-making levels and protect women living in situations of armed and other conflicts or under foreign occupation.
INSTRAW's Mandate: Research
Theme: Peace and Security
Keywords: Violence based on gender , Empowerment , Beijing Platform for Action
Geographic Area: Global
Languages: English
LinkToFile: PDF FILE

Reference: Women and Poverty: New Challenges. Beijing at 10: Putting Policy into Practice. (2005). Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: INSTRAW.
Year: 2005
Description: This publication reviews the four strategic objectives from the Beijing Platform for Action (PfA) regarding women and poverty. The major finding of this review is that although there has been some progress made on some of the specific objectives, the big picture confirms that poverty among women is worsening in most developing counties.
INSTRAW's Mandate: Research
Theme: Poverty
Keywords: Economic Empowerment, Beijing Platform for Action, Programme
Geographic Area: Global
Languages: English
LinkToFile: PDF FILE

Reference: Mastropasqua, A. (2005). Human Rights of Women: New Challenges. Beijing at 10: Putting Policy into Practice. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: INSTRAW.
Year: 2005
Description: This publication examines the obstacles preventing women to excercise their fundamental rights in the light of the Beijing Platform for Action and addresses recommendations based on gender equality and the empowerment of women to ensure women's enjoyment of their human right through the creation of an enabling environment. This includes the adoption of policy measures, the improvement of enforcement and monitoring mechanisms and the implementation of legal literacy and awareness campaigns al all levels.
INSTRAW's Mandate: Research
Theme: Rights
Keywords: Peace and security, Beijing Platform for Action, Empowerment
Geographic Area: Global
Languages: English
LinkToFile: PDF FILE

Reference: Gaviria, I. (2005). Lend a Caring Hand: Tips for Home Health Care. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: INSTRAW.
Year: 2005
Description: This manual presents the problem of HIV/AIDS, affirming that they have significantly increased the burden of care for many women. It looks into home-based care which contributes to HIV/AIDS prevention efforts. It aims to involve the community members in prevention, care, and support.
INSTRAW's Mandate: Training
Theme: Health
Keywords: HIV and AIDS , Home-based care, Public health
Geographic Area: Global
Languages: English
Spanish
French
LinkToFile: PDF FILE

Reference: Remittances in Albania. INSTRAW. (2006). Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: INSTRAW.
Year: 2006
Description: This report summarizes the evolution the remittances received by Albania originated from different countries in Europe and their impact in the Albanian economy taking into account the genderperspective .
INSTRAW's Mandate: Information dissemination
Theme: Migration
Keywords: Remittances, Development, Development
Geographic Area: Europe
Languages: English
LinkToFile: PDF FILE

Reference: UN-INSTRAW. (2006). Albanian Migration to Greece. [Fact Sheet].
Year: 2006
Description: This report summarizes in fact and figures the beginning and evolution of Albanian immigration to Greece, level of education, labour insertion, and the sending and utilization of remittances focusing on the gender perspective.
INSTRAW's Mandate: Information dissemination
Theme: Migration
Keywords: Remittances , Development , Labour insertion
Geographic Area: Europe
Languages: English
LinkToFile: PDF FILE