MDG Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women |
New Report reveals gender data in Thai society
19 January 2009 – Data on the role and development of women and men in various aspects is presented in the newly published report “Gender Development: Differences and Similarities”, now available both in Thai and English languages. It highlights the differences of women and men in terms of opportunity, role, gender equality, and sex-specific behaviours.
The Report is a production and collaboration of key national focal points between the National Statistical Office and the Office of the Women’s Affairs and Family Development under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, in partnership with UNDP Thailand.
The report reveals facts and figures of differences and similarities between women and men in many aspects. For example, women have a higher computer literacy rate, but constitute only a small part of the labour force in ICT. Women outnumber men in the civil service, but only a very small number manage to reach high-level executive positions. The report also reveals that sexual violence against women has increased.
It is hoped that this report will stimulate initiatives on gender equality among all sectors of Thai society and to facilitate an efficient use of data to support national development.
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For more information, please contact:
Dominique Larsimont: dominique.larsimont@undp.org UNDP Thailand; 02 288 1814
Punnipa Ruangtorsak: punnipa.ruangtorsak@undp.org; UNDP Thailand;
02 288 2130