UN Division for the Advancement of Women (UNDAW)

http://www.un.org/womenwatch

AGENDA 21 CHAPTERS AND PROGRAMME AREAS OF PARTICULAR FOCUS OR INTEREST:
See check list in annex.

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF AND LINKS TO INFORMATION ACTIVITIES:

Data Collection, Observation, Monitoring

Methodologies, Quality Control, Harmonization
 

Assessment and Analysis
UN information and data on women's issues; evolving forum on global women's issues in the follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women; research on use of technology for/by women

Partnership with other UN agencies and various women's organizations and media networks

Indicators

Modelling

Expert Systems/Decision-support systems

Early Warning Mechanisms

Reports/Information dissemination

Electronic dissemination of information via the Web http://www.un.org/womenwatch to women's organizations and media networks to promote access to and involvement by in technology and development by women.

Network Development and Support
WomenWatch network between three agencies

Capacity-Building
Training for women in the use of technology

Internet Access

WomenWatch website http://www.un.org/womenwatch

Responsible Office/Person (for inquiries or follow-up):
Name: Ms Kristen Timothy
 Deputy Director
 Division for the Advancement of Women
 United Nations
 New York, NY 10017, U.S.A.
 Telephone:
 Fax:
 E-mail: timothy@un.org

Earthwatch Focal Point

Date of preparation: 23 March 1998

ORGANIZATION: UN Division for the Advancement of Women (UNDAW)