Publications

Women in the STEM Education in Azerbaijan

Women in the STEM Education in Azerbaijan

In the swiftly changing landscape of today’s global economy, the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education is becoming increasingly evident.

Women in the Information and Communication Sector in Armenia

Women in the Information and Communication Sector in Armenia

According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), while a leadership gender gap exists in all industries, it is most pronounced in STEM fields. Women in ICT are often relegated to

Gender Disparities Among Ethnic Minorities in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia

Gender Disparities Among Ethnic Minorities in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia

Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia are the former Soviet Union member states. During the era of the Soviet Union, ethnic identity was formally established and ingrained in the system. After Jos

Gender Gap in Life Expectancy in the South Caucasus

Gender Gap in Life Expectancy in the South Caucasus

Almost everywhere in the world, including the South Caucasus, women tend to live longer than men. This gender gap in life

Women and Political Power in the South Caucasus: Recent Developments in Georgia

Women and Political Power in the South Caucasus: Recent Developments in Georgia

Women's underrepresentation in politics persists globally, with women holding only 26.4% of parliamentary seats and 21% of ministerial positions

Women and Poverty in the South Caucasus

Women and Poverty in the South Caucasus

A world without poverty is the number one goal on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Yet, poverty risks have been exacerbated globally in recent years, due to both the COVID-19 pand

Age and Gender in the South Caucasus

Age and Gender in the South Caucasus

In many countries around the world women tend to outlive men. Globally the life expectancy is about five years longer for women, and the share of women among those above 85 years old exceeds

Regulatory impact assessment of ILO C156 – workers with family responsibilities convention

Regulatory impact assessment of ILO C156 – workers with family responsibilities convention

The ISET Policy Institute (ISET-PI) in collaboration with UN Women, in the scope of the project “Women’s Economic

Gender Gap Widens during COVID-19: The Case of Georgia

Gender Gap Widens during COVID-19: The Case of Georgia

Gender inequality has been a persistent (albeit steadily improving) problem for years. The COVID-induced crisis put women in a disproportionately disadvantaged