Effective government policies for advancing equality for women and girls: international evidence review

This report outlines effective international policies for advancing equality for women and girls from countries comparable to Scotland. It will complement wider research which will be considered to inform the development of an equality strategy for women and girls and supporting delivery plans.


Annex 1: Acronyms used

Acronym

Definition

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

CCU

Community Custody Unit

CJS

Criminal Justice System

EFSBS

Equality and Fairer Scotland Budget Statement

ELC

Early Learning and Childcare

EWP

Empowering Women Panel

EPIC

Equal Pay International Coalition

EIGE

European Institute for Gender Equality

EQIA

Equality Impact Assessment

EU

European Union

FOGE

Federal Office for Gender Equality (Switzerland)

GBA

Gender Based Analysis

GBV

Gender Based Violence

GRPP

Gender Responsive Public Procurement

NACWG

National Advisory Council on Women and Girls

NGO

Non-governmental Organisation

OECD

Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development

RAG

Research Advisory Group

SIGI

Social Institutions and Gender Index

STEAM

Science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.

STEM

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

VAWG

Violence against women and girls

WBG

Women’s Budget Group

WJLP

Women’s Justice Leadership Panel

Contact

Email: CEU@gov.scot

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