The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) focused its efforts on raising agricultural production and enhancing the quality of life in rural areas. This is largely dependent on the extent to which social and economic inequities between men and women may be...
Gender Equality
Women and Tourism: Designing for Inclusion
Tourism for Development This World Bank preparatory document on tourism and gender equality provides a detailed insight into the importance of gender equality advocacy in tourism development projects. Also, this document is a guide to all operational research and a...
Gender-Inclusive Strategy for Tourism Businesses
These guidelines are intended to support private sector tourism businesses in achieving effective and consistent strategies and programs for gender equality in all their business activities. This is in line with the growing movement for gender equality and women's...
UNWTO’s Action Plan on Women in Tourism
Based on key recommendations from the Global Report on Women in Tourism (2nd Edition), the Action Plan below offers concrete steps that will help actors in the private and public sectors to strengthen the role of women in the tourism sector. Policy makers, businesses,...
Global Report on Women in Tourism (2nd Edition)
Did you know that women make up 54% of the tourism workforce worldwide? Women entrepreneurs in the tourism sector are increasingly making their presence felt, yet they face many challenges in starting or expanding tourism businesses, earning higher salaries, or being...
Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs)
Women's Empowerment Principles - WEPs, ensure a holistic work framework for companies in promoting gender equality and strengthening the role of women in the workplace, the labor market and the community, thereby encouraging positive changes and results within society...