INSTRAW ANNOUNCES NEW GENDER AWARENESS INITIATIVE

The United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW) has announced a new Gender Awareness Information and Networking System (GAINS). This internet-based system will serve in the production, management and dissemination of gender-related knowledge and information on critical world issues and trends. GAINS includes a global electronic platform of research and training organizations, networks and individuals with expertise on gender related issues. Organizations and individuals are invited to join the Platform, and/or to be included in the directory of gender research and training organizations in the database.