In too many countries son preference and gender-based sex selection occur; illustrating the low value that is placed on girls. Evidence and policy interventions to tackle this phenomenon from Asia, the Caucasus and Eastern Europe will be presented. The examples demonstrate the urgent need for a universal agenda on harmful practices against women and girls within the SDG process.

Introduction:

Marina Marchetti

Head of Sector "Gender, Equality and Non-Discrimination", DEVCO B1

Presentation:

Luis Mora

Chief Gender, Human Rights and Culture Branch, UNFPA

Conference Language: English

Q&A session: English

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