LibGuides: Bordogna Status of Women & Children: Home

Step 1: Excellent Article to begin your research

Begin Here:

This is the link for Video 1's referenced website:

https://www.oecd.org/stories/gender/social-norms-and-gender-discrimination/sigi/dashboard

GENDER INEQUALITY INDEX (GII)

https://hdr.undp.org/data-center/thematic-composite-indices/gender-inequality-index#/indicies/GII

Just below where it says Explore GII you can add a line for the country you are researching.

Gender Inequality Index (GII) Time Consistent
Some students might find this GII easier to use. Try both options.

Step 2 United Nations Women

UN Women
The United Nations website dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women.

Search Tips:

Click on the link above
From the orange top navigation bar click on "Where We Are"
Choose the region that your country is located
Once the list of countries comes up click on the website for your country

Included in your website will be information on programs in that country run by the United Nations

Step 3 US AID

USAID
USAID is the lead U.S. Government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential.

Search Tips: Choose your country, read some of the news stories and reports. Find more data through the below link to Women's Economic Empowerment Dashboard.

Women's Economic Empowerment Dashboard
This is the direct link to data on women and economy (part of US AID).

Step 4 World Bank

World Bank
A group of 5 institutions working towards reducing poverty and economic prosperity in developing countries.
Gender Data Portal (part of World Bank)
Find statistics for your country on economic development, health, education, etc.

Step 5 World Health Organization

World Health Organization
The WHO is the authority on international health within the United Nations system.

Search Tips: Choose your country, read the overview report first. Beware some reports are very technical.

Step 6 UNICEF

UNICEF Data on Children
UNICEF is a non-profit organization that works across 190 countries and territories to reach the most disadvantaged children and adolescents – and to protect the rights of every child.

Search Tips: Look for "Data by Topic and Country" and choose your country. You can find data on many factors like health, sanitation, drinking water, education, etc.

Living on One Dollar

Living on One Dollar
Four young friends set out to live on just $1 a day for two months in rural Guatemala. They battle hunger and parasites but find hope in the inspiring lives of their neighbors. Do they have what it takes to survive life on the edge?