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However, traditional stereotypes existed in society, [...] [...]

His thematic report to the General Assembly (A/66/156) had focused on interreligious communication between individuals belonging to different theistic, atheistic and non-theistic beliefs, as such communication had an important role to play in eliminating prejudices and stereotypes, which were the root causes of resentment, fear, hatred, hostility, violence, terrorism and concomitant human rights abuses.

[...] revise its Labour Code to eliminate the prevailing negative stereotypes against women [...] [...]

Gender-responsive approaches implied particular attention to ICT policies and capacity-building, for the correction of gender imbalances and the stereotypical portrayal of women in the media, and to highlight women’s rights to information.

Perhaps efforts had been too focused on judicial and penal measures and not enough on public awareness and programmes to change stereotypical perceptions in society as a whole.

In line with UNESCO’s Gender Equality Action Plan, strong emphasis was placed on fostering gender perspectives in media content and on reducing gender stereotyping, while at the same time advocating for equal opportunities in decision-making positions for women in the media.

[...] [...] comply with the rules and to work around [...]

Gender stereotyping and traditional and customary practices can have harmful impacts on all areas of the lives of older women, in particular older women with disabilities, including on family relationships, community roles, their portrayal in the media and the attitudes of employers, health-care and other service providers, and can result in violence and psychological, verbal and financial abuse.

The Department had a vital role to play in sensitizing the media throughout the world about the need to promote a culture of peace and tolerance, combat prejudice and division and eradicate the practice of stereotyping in the media.

[...] also tackle all forms of stereotypes.

The Commission acknowledges that men and women continue to face gender stereotypes, as well as challenges and obstacles to changing discriminatory attitudes, and stresses that challenges and obstacles remain in the implementation of international standards and norms to address the inequality between men and women.

[...] [...] and to overcome gender stereotypes

[...] enforced and that norms constraining the [...]

The strategic priorities of the Council are to: develop democracy by monitoring gender sensitivity of the overall legislative system and meeting international obligations relating to gender equality; provide support to public institutions to apply equality policy through the national strategy for improving the status of women and advancement of gender equality with a specific focus on the measures of economic empowerment and gender-sensitive budgeting; raise awareness of the relevance of gender equality and fight against gender-based stereotypes, as well as to build capacities of the Council.

The basic goal of the Association is to implement a system of gender sensitive peaceful non-violent education in society; assistance in communications between women and women organizations around the world; overcoming gender stereotyping in public consciousness; increasing of women’s role in society and their visibility.

Expressing deep concern at all forms of discrimination and intolerance, including prejudices against persons and derogatory stereotyping of persons, based on religion or belief

Please also indicate whether any gender-based assessment of the impact of legislation and policies has been undertaken to overcome traditional cultural stereotypes.

[...] [...] conforming to conventional practices would [...]

(f) The stereotypical attitudes and behaviour towards women and girls should be changed, and men should be encouraged to bear equal responsibilities with women in areas such as domestic and caregiving work

By promoting dignity, tolerance and a merit-based approach, education is a cornerstone of efforts to eradicate deep-rooted stereotypes.

[...] [...] media gender stereotypes that lead to violence [...]

[...] [...] balanced and non-stereotypical portrayal [...]

Recognize that the severity and depth of the economic crisis represents an entirely new and unanticipated set of realities for us, and we must be willing to re-examine old assumptions, suggest and weigh new ideas, and welcome out-of-the-box thinking.

[...] [...] structures, lack of rule of law, poverty, limited access to education and resources, various forms of discrimination and stereotypes.