Resources

The GST network aims to fill persistent information gaps in understanding the importance of gender and social inclusion issues within trade and investment policy making and programming. The GST network has developed an initial database of knowledge products to be discussed, shared and disseminated which can be filtered by category, as outlined below. This is a living database that will be updated as new materials become available. If there is something you would like added to the database, please do not hesitate to let us know.

As a basic resource, we refer you to the GST Glossary of Trade and Gender terms. It includes key terms used in trade as well as gender policies and negotiations.

Training resources: Entries include actual course materials for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes that address gender equality in international trade. UNCTAD is the main but not the only provider of training materials.

Background materials: Wide range of briefing materials, substantive analytical studies and access to data on the relation between trade and gender equality assisting those seeking a deeper understanding of the justification for and challenges to formulating and implementing gender and trade policies.

Development organisations: Mission statements or objectives in respect of gender equality as defined by intergovernmental international, multilateral, or regional organisations engaged in making or advising on policies for economic development.

Associations and NGOs: Selected civil society organisations’ positions on GESI and trade, information on the main global and regional networks and international NGOs motivated by gender equality as a rights-based concern in the field of trade, and information on international business associations which seek to promote women’s small and medium scale engagement in international trading.

Organization	Content	Comments
ProChile	Spanish Version: Estudio de Brechas y Barreras de género para la exportación en empresas lideradas por mujeres.
European Commission - DG TRADE	Female participation in EU exporting activities: Jobs and Wages.
WTO/OMC	Gender - relatede provisions in Regional Trade Agreements.
ECLAC/CEPAL	Gender equality in LA and Caribbean in general and special insights on women in trade and finance, digital trade and the care economy.	ECLAC publication launched on the occasion of the Regional Conference on Women in January 2020
House of Commons - International Trade Committee	Trade and the Commonwealth: developing countries.
Wide+ Working Group Gender and Trade	Mission resources activities task forces (including one on gender and trade). Supported motion passed by European Parliament for gender in EU trade agreements.	Is a European feminist network of women’s rights advocates, gender specialists, women’s rights organizations and development NGOs. Monitors EU trade policy from a feminist perspective.
BPW International (International Federation of Business and Professional Women)	Taskforces for women's health education etc. but none on international trade matters.	The current international theme of the organization is “Empowering Women to Realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”. BPW International is one of the most influential international networks of business and professional women with. Has consultative status at various UN bodies.
Federation of Woman Entrepreneurs’ Associations of Nepal (FWEAN)	Home page provides resources and information on events including annual international women's trade expo for women producers.	FWEAN is an apex body of Women Entrepreneurs’ Associations in Nepal (WEAN). Focal point for interaction not only with the government but also various national and international organizations and stakeholders.
Gender and Development Network (GADN)	Briefing 07/2017: Making trade work for gender equality.	GADN brings together NGOs, consultants, academics and individuals committed to working on gender development and women’s rights issues. Global outreach.
International Gender Champions (IGC)	Notice of events and opportunities for mentoring awards talks, professional development across geographical regions and economic sectors.	Is a leadership network comprising heads of International Organizations, Permanent Missions and Civil Society Organizations who are determined to make gender equality a working reality in their spheres of influence. It in Geneva (July 2015).
Asia Pacific Forum on Women Law and Development	Women Interrogating Trade & Corporate Hegemony program focuses on building the capacity of women's rights organisations to understand the impact of trade and investments rules on women's human rights.	APWLD is a member of the Gender and Trade Coalition. Accepts organisational and individual members. APWLD developed from dialogues among women lawyers, social scientists and activists from Asia Pacific.
International Gender Champions Trade Impact Working Group	Statement of the WTO Declaration notices of future relevant meetings and workshops links to past conferences and seminars.	International Gender Champions initiated the WTO 2017 Declaration on women and trade. The Working Group pursues the objectives of the IGC in the field of trade policy.