Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
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Economic and Social:
Education
Extreme poverty
Family
Food
HIV/AIDS
Human Rights
Refugees
Religion
Social Development
Women
Women/gender Equality
Youth
Gender Issues and Advancement of Women:
Education and training of women
Human rights of women
Millennium Development Goals
Research
Trafficking in women and girls
Violence against women
Women and HIV/AIDS
Women and armed conflict
Women and health
Women and poverty
Women and the economy
Women in power and decision-making
Population:
International migration
Social Development:
Conflict
Poverty
Technical cooperation
Youth
Sustainable Development:
Capacity-building
Disaster management and vulnerability
Education
Finance
Gender equality
Health
Partnerships
Poverty
Rural Development
Sustainable development for Africa
Peace and Development in Africa:
Development in Africa
Conflict Resolution in Africa:
Conflicts Resolution
NEPAD:
Crosscutting issues (Gender and Capacity Development)
Human Development
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| Geographic scope: |
International
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| Country of activity: |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Jordan
Kenya
Sri Lanka
Albania
Indonesia
Sudan
Syrian Arab Republic
Singapore
Thailand
Yemen
Mauritania
Côte D'Ivoire
Romania
Somalia
State of Palestine
Lebanon
Burkina Faso
United Republic of Tanzania
Malaysia
Nigeria
Niger
Morocco
Pakistan
Tunisia
Uganda
Malawi
Egypt
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| Millennium Development Goals: |
Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Achieve universal primary education
Promote gender equality and empower women
Reduce child mortality
Improve maternal health
Ensure environmental sustainability
Develop global partnership for development
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| Year established: |
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| Year of registration: |
1999 |
| Organizational structure: |
Organizational Structure: The organizational structure of the union comprises the following: 1.The General Congress (GC): It’s the supreme authority of the union, and it convenes once every three years. 2.The Council of Trustees (CT): Consists of 40 members .Its main function is to make sure the policies and plans of the union are carried out as approved by the General Congress and as such approves the plans, the regulations and the general budget and provides the financial resources necessary for its implementation . 3.The General Secretariat: The supreme executive authority of the union chaired and supervised by the Secretary General. It consist of 16 members who are Secretary General Assistants (SGAs) in the HQ and in the regional branches plus the Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General. 4.The Secretary General (SG): The chief executive of the union . 5.The Headquarters: There are six assistants for the Secretary General (ASGs), working in close co-ordination with the Secretary General as follows: 1.ASG for Resources and Development 2. ASG for Coordination and External Affairs. 3.ASG for Research and Publications. 4.ASG for Information and Public Relations. 5.ASG for project and planning. 6.ASG for Administrative and Financial Affairs. 6. Regional Branches: They are 8 branches worldwide headed by ASGS as follows: 1.Assistant Secretary General for the Arab world (Mauritania). 2.Assistant Secretary General for Africa Region (Niger). 3.Assistant Secretary General for Asia Region (Pakistan) . 4.Assistant Secretary General for North America and Canada Region. (Canada). 5.Assistant Secretary General for South America and Pacific Region (Trinidad). 6.Assistant Secretary General for Australia & N. Zealand (Australia). 7.Assistant Secretary General for West Europe (Great Britain). 8.Assistant Secretary General for East Europe (Albania). 7.Advisory Bodies and Committees. The Secretary General (SG) appoints membership to such bodies, which shall work under her direct supervision. These bodies assist the SG in performing the functions of the union, each in the specific field. |
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