Statistical Terms Glossary

Biphobia is an irrational fear, hatred or aversion towards bisexual people.

Bisexual (sometimes shortened to “bi”) people may be attracted to individuals of the same or different sex. Sexual orientation is distinct from gender identity and sex characteristics.

Persons related through common descent from the same progenitor or ancestor.

Legal complaint where persons consider themselves wronged by failure to apply the principle of equal treatment, and where there is a prima facie case of discrimination, it is for the defendant to prove that there has been no contravention of the principle.

Unlawful entry into someone else's premises with an intention to commit crime.

The ability of a society, group or sector to continue to develop necessary skills, behaviours, networks and institutions that enable communities and organizations to adapt and become resilient.

Commonly used to refer to “the process whereby people, organizations and society as a whole unleash, strengthen, create, adapt and maintain capacity over time.”

The transfer of technical knowledge and skills to host nation individuals and institutions to help them develop effective policies and administer state services across the economic, social, political, and security realms.

Is the sum of all forms of care work. It therefore comprises both unpaid carers and care workers.

Moral perspectives that tend to be gendered and are characteristic of class and ethnic social divisions.

Work of looking after the physical, psychological, emotional and developmental needs of one or more other people.

Important mechanism in terms of enabling reconciliation of work, private and family life.

Opposite of hegemonic masculinity; based on men taking care-giving roles (as involved fathers) instead of provider roles (as breadwinners).

Child marriage, or early marriage, is any marriage where at least one of the parties is under 18 years of age. A child marriage is considered to be a form of forced marriage, given that one and/or both parties have not expressed full, free and informed consent.

The imposition of sexual acts, or acts with sexual overtones, by one or more persons on a child (Save the Children, 2003). It includes:• Child Pornography; Pornographie des Enfants:The visual depiction of a child engaged in explicit sexual conduct, real or simulated, or the lewd exhibition of the genitals intended for the sexual gratification of the user, and involves the production, distribution and/or use of such material (WHO, 1996).• Child/Juvenile Prostitution; Prostitution des Enfants: The act of engaging or offering the services of a child to perform sexual acts for money or other consideration with that person or any other person (Ennew, 1986). • Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children; Exploitation Sexuelle Commerciale des Enfants: Sexual abuse by adults with remuneration in cash or kind to the child or a third person or persons. The child is treated as a sexual object and as a commercial object (Clift and Simon, 2000).• Molestation; Harcèlement Sexuel des Enfants: Illegal sexual behaviors toward minors such as fondling; may include behaviors such as showing pornography to minors or making lewd proposals to minors (American Psychiatric Association, DSM IV, 2000).• Hands-Off Offense; Offense Sexuelle Sans Toucher:Sexual offenses such as indecent exposure, making obscene phone calls, and “peeping” that do not involve physical contact with the victim, distinguished from hands-on offenses such as rape or molestation. (National Center on Sexual Behavior of Youth, 2003).

Provision of public, private, individual or collective services to meet the needs of parents and children.

There is no unique international definition available although in many reports 0-18 years has been used. Therefore, the national definitions for children are to be used. An additional breakdown by pre-school, primary, and secondary school ages is desirable.

Non-state, not-for-profit, voluntary organizations formed by people in that social sphere. This term is used to describe a wide range of organizations, networks, associations, groups and movements that are independent from government and that sometimes come together to advance their common interests through collective action. Traditionally, civil society includes all organizations that occupy the 'social space' between the family and the state, excluding political parties and firms. Some definitions of civil society also include certain businesses, such as the media, private schools, and for-profit associations, while others exclude them.

The word cohabitation is used commonly to refer to a couple living together in a non marital relationship.

Sexual exploitation includes sexual coercion and manipulation by a person in a position of power who uses that power to engage in sexual acts with a person who does not have power. Examples include: A humanitarian worker requiring sex in exchange for material assistance, favors, or privileges; A teacher requiring sex in exchange for passing grade or admission to class; A refugee leader requiring sex in exchange for favors or privileges; or A soldier or security worker requiring sex in exchange for safe passage (Reproductive Health Consortium Response in Crises, 2003).

The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Established in 1946, the CSW is dedicated exclusively to gender equality and the advancement of the status of women. It is the principal global policy-making body, meeting annually to evaluate progress on gender equality, identify challenges, set standards and formulate concrete policies to promote gender equality and the advancement of women worldwide. CSW prepares recommendations and reports to ECOSOC on the promotion of women’s rights in all fields: political, economic, civil, social and educational. CSW also prepares recommendations to ECOSOC on problems relating to women’s rights that require immediate attention.

Activities undertaken primarily by men at the community level, organizing at the formal political level, often within the framework of national politics. This work is usually undertaken by men and may be paid directly or result in increased power and status.

Activities undertaken primarily by women at the community level, as an extension of their reproductive role, to ensure the provision and maintenance of scarce resources of collective consumption such as water, health care and education. This is voluntary unpaid work undertaken in "free" time.

Generalised view or preconception about groups that results from the ascription of attributes, characteristics or roles based on one or more grounds.

An inevitable aspect of human interaction, conflict is present when two or more individuals or groups pursue mutually incompatible goals. Conflicts can be waged violently, as in a war, or nonviolently, as in an election or an adversarial legal process. When channeled constructively into processes of resolution, conflict can be beneficial.

This term is used most often to refer to measures taken to keep low-level or long-festering disputes from escalating into violence, but it can also apply to efforts to limit the spread of violence if it does occur, or to avoid the reoccurrence of violence. It may include early warning systems, confidence-building measures (hotlines, notification of troop movements), preventive deployment, and sanctions.

Efforts to address the underlying causes of a conflict by finding common interests and overarching goals. It includes fostering positive attitudes and generating trust through reconciliation initiatives, and building or strengthening the institutions and processes through which the parties interact peacefully.

A temporary relationship to provide assistance around a specific subject to a person, group, organization, or community wanting to build their capacity, and accomplish a task or achieve a goal.

All methods that require interpersonal consultations, such as working or steering groups, think tanks, directories, databases and organisational charts, conferences and seminars, or hearings.

The percentage of married women of child-bearing age (15–49) who are using, or whose husbands are using, any form of contraception, whether modern or traditional.