Ways in which the situation and needs of, and challenges facing, women and men (and girls and boys) differ, with a view to eliminating inequalities and avoiding their perpetuation, as well as to promoting gender equality within a particular policy, programme or procedure.
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Poverty is both a cause and an … and inadequate housing; and unsafe environments. Gender differences and inequalities between women and men are … excluded or vulnerable are poor”; poverty is a specific dimension in itself and has its own nature, causes, …