Gender Equality in the Arctic, Phase 3
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Issue Date
2021-05
Authors
SDWG
Icelandic Chairmanship
Subject
Abstract
Gender equality in the Arctic is highly relevant to the agenda and role of the Arctic Council (the Council) and its Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG), which have emphasised gender equality in previous projects and initiatives. The importance of issues of gender and diversity has become increasingly evident, the latest example being Iceland's emphasis on
gender issues during its Council Chairmanship. GEA highlights the importance of recognising and appreciating diversity in terms of discourses, gender, Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, governance, education, economies, social realities,
sustainability, and balanced participation in leadership and decision making, in both the public and private sectors.