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
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Acronym |
Definition |
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ADHD |
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
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CCU |
Community Custody Unit |
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CJS |
Criminal Justice System |
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EFSBS |
Equality and Fairer Scotland Budget Statement |
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ELC |
Early Learning and Childcare |
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EWP |
Empowering Women Panel |
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EPIC |
Equal Pay International Coalition |
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EIGE |
European Institute for Gender Equality |
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EQIA |
Equality Impact Assessment |
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EU |
European Union |
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FOGE |
Federal Office for Gender Equality (Switzerland) |
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GBA |
Gender Based Analysis |
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GBV |
Gender Based Violence |
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GRPP |
Gender Responsive Public Procurement |
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NACWG |
National Advisory Council on Women and Girls |
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NGO |
Non-governmental Organisation |
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OECD |
Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development |
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RAG |
Research Advisory Group |
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SIGI |
Social Institutions and Gender Index |
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STEAM |
Science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. |
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STEM |
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics |
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VAWG |
Violence against women and girls |
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WBG |
Women’s Budget Group |
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WJLP |
Women’s Justice Leadership Panel |
Contact
Email: CEU@gov.scot