Gender in Society Perceptions Study

A nation-wide research “Gender in Society Perceptions Study” (GSPS) has been completed in the framework of the joint programme “Building the evidence base to facilitate responsive gender policy and programmes for equality and lasting peace in Kyrgyzstan” by UN Women, UNFPA and IOM and in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Develoment of the KR and the National Statistical Committee of the KR. Supported by the UN Peacebuilding Fund the project aimed to strengthen efforts to empower women and girls and eliminate threats to gender equality through the clear identification of risk factors and opportunities for gender mainstreaming in community peace building, and to strengthen the capacity of government, UN agencies and NGOs for improved and gender-responsive policies and programming.