48 Society and CultureCombating discriminationon grounds of sexualorientation or genderidentityCouncil of Europe standardsCouncil of EuropeThe Council of Europe works to uphold humanrights, the rule of law and pluralist democracy.The Council of Europe’s standards and mechanismsseek to promote and ensure respect for thehuman rights of every individual. These include equal rights and dignityof all human beings, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons.The Council of Europe has adopted a number of international legal instrumentsand standards on combating discrimination on ground of sexualorientation and gender identity. They illustrate the underlying messageof the Organization, which is that the Council of Europe’s standards oftolerance and non-discrimination apply to all European societies, anddiscrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity is notcompatible with these standards.This publication provides an accessible and comprehensive compilationof the standards adopted by the Council of Europe. It should serve as areference for the governments, international institutions, NGOs, mediaprofessionals and to all those who are — or should be — professionally orotherwise involved or interested in protecting and promoting the humanrights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons.April 2011. 200p. Paperback.ISBN: 9789287169891 $38.00Human Rights and Gender Equality MIGRATION TO in EUROPEHealth Sector StrategiesHow to Assess Policy CoherenceWorld Health OrganizationMIGRATING ALONEUNACCOMPANIED AND SEPARATED CHILDREN'SThe planned, forced or spontaneous decision to abandon homeand country takes on a new dimension when those involvedin the migration adventure are just in their teens.Despite common features and many links with the migrationof adults, the independent migration of children has emergedas a specific phenomenon all over the world. Since the early 1990s,most European countries have notably been destinationand/or transit points for such young migrants.Faced with the migration of unaccompanied and separated children,European national government policies do not always coincide withthe legal instruments (national or international) created for the careof children ‘in need’ regardless of origin or nationality. Child migrantstend to be considered migrants before they are considered children,whereas international legal protection standards for children are farbetter than those concerning migrants.The essays that make up this book tackle the question of childThe overall aim of the tool is to enhance coherence between migration from legal, internationalsociological and anthropological perspectives,examining the situation in both countries of origin and receivingcountries.obligations and commitments on human rights and gender equality, thenational legal, policy and institutional frameworks, and their applicationwww.unesco.org/publishingISBN 978-92-3-104091-7in health sector strategies. The specific objectives of the tool are to assess9 789231 040917the extent to which health sector strategies are consistent with, and promote,human rights standards and principles, including gender equality;identify gender equality and human rights-related gaps and opportunitieswith respect to national commitments and health sector strategies, inorder to facilitate effective and strategic health sector interventions; generatea multi-stakeholder process and dialogue to address human rightsand gender equality in relation to health.Graphic design: Pierre FinotMedia mattersin the cultural contradictionsof the “information society”Towards a human rights-basedgovernanceCouncil of EuropeIs an online identity protected by freedom ofexpression or is it a form of publicity subject totrademark law? Is online privacy a commercialservice or a public right? What are the limits ofconsent when dealing with privacy as a service? What are “free”, “open”,or “public” services on the Internet and how can citizens use them effectively?What policy initiatives can ensure that the digital networks deliverthe goods, spectacles and services for our everyday activities that improveour quality of life? What role for governments, the private sector and civilsociety? What frameworks for international policy instruments to achievea fair, inclusive and balanced governance of the media as they go digital?This work addresses these burning issues — and many more — that preoccupydecision makers, researchers and activists at all levels of society.It covers the issues of dignity, ethics, identity, privacy, cultural diversity,public service, gate-keeping and education in an encompassing humanrights-based governance framework. Considering the perils and promisesof each issue, the authors make constructive recommendations, insistingon the relation between local and global governance, the public value ofmedia and digital networks, and the benefits of multi-stakeholder partnerships.March 2011. 390p. Paperback.ISBN: 9789287168344 $106.00MIGRATING ALONEEdited by: JYOTHI KANICS, DANIEL SENOVILLA HERNÁNDEZ& KRISTINA TOUZENISMIGRATINGALONEUNACCOMPANIED AND SEPARATEDCHILDREN'S MIGRATION TO EUROPEEdited by: JYOTHI KANICS,DANIEL SENOVILLA HERNÁNDEZ& KRISTINA TOUZENISMigrating alone –Unaccompaniedand Separated Children’sMigration to Europe(Social Science Studies Series)United Nations Educational, Scientific and CulturalOrganizationThe planned, forced or spontaneous decision toabandon home and country of origin takes on anew dimension when the persons involved in themigration adventure are sometimes just in their early teens.The essays that make up this book tackle the question of child migrationfrom legal, sociological and anthropological angles, examining the situationin both countries of origin and receiving countries.The target audience of the tool comprises the various actors involvedin health planning and policy-making, implementation or monitoring ofhealth sector strategies. This includes health policy-makers and planners,national human rights institutions, development partners and civil societyorganizations. Its use will vary depending on the specific context andfocus of the assessment exercise.January 2011. 206p. Paperback.ISBN: 9789231040917 $40.00May 2011.Paperback.ISBN: 9789241564083 $25.00www.bernan.com • Order by Phone: 800-865-3457 • Fax: 800-865-3450
Society and Culture49Phenomenon of ChineseCulture at the Turnof the 21st CenturySilkroad PressInformative and accessible, this record conductsa multidirectional scan of contemporary China’scultural conflict, revealing that the carnivalunder globalization is only a false characterizationof this era. An authoritative resource, thisaccount argues that modernity fractures thehistory of experience, tradition perseveres, andcultural conflict will inevitably follow.March 2011. 440p. Hardcover.ISBN: 9789814332354 $178.00Rethinking Progressand Ensuring a SecureFuture for AllWhat We Can Learn From The CrisisCouncil of EuropeEurope is bearing the full load of globalization.Besides population movements on an unprecedentedscale, awareness of our interdependence andcompetition for natural resources are increasing.These changes affect not only institutions and individualson social and economic grounds, but also,more decisively, public opinion. People have a vague sense of insecurity,fear and anxiety, fueling doubts about the future: never before has confidencebeen so lacking in the modern era.This anxiety is spreading across Europe. The deterioration of the globalecosystem and the unfair distribution of goods have created inequalitiesand social injustice. Unemployment levels are soaring and debt is increasingfor households — including those whose members work — and statesalike. Weakened by the recent financial crisis, states are hard put to preservethe social protection provided since the Second World War.February 2011. 161p. Paperback.ISBN: 9789287168894 $88.00Society at a Glance 2011OECD Social IndicatorsOrganisation for Economic Co-operation andDevelopmentThis sixth edition of Society at a Glance,OECD’s biennial overview of social indicators,updates some indicators from previousvolumes and introduces several new ones. Italso features a special chapter on unpaid work.It includes data on the four newest OECDmembers: Chile, Estonia, Israel and Slovenia.Where available, data on major emergingeconomies Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia and South Africa arealso included.Visions for ChangeRecommendations for EffectivePolicies on Sustainable LifestylesUnited Nations Environment ProgrammeThis publication provides recommendations todevelop efficient sustainable lifestyles policiesand initiatives based on the Global Survey onSustainable Lifestyles (GSSL). It is aimed atpolicy-makers and all relevant stakeholders onhow best to help support the shift to sustainablelifestyles, for instance through effective communicationand awareness-raising campaigns.The survey, which involved 8,000 young urban adults from 20 differentcountries, points to three key dimensions of empowerment and creativity:new visions of progress, behavioral alternatives, as well as trust andparticipation.The report highlights the need for working together to better comprehend,educate and empower young adults globally, to enable them tocreate their own positive visions of sustainable lifestyles, and thereforebecome actors of change.February 2011. 82p. Paperback.ISBN: 9789280731163 $40.00Sign Up for <strong>Bernan</strong>’sStanding Order Service• Get priority shipping—guaranteed prompt, automaticdelivery of each new edition.• Flexibility—Adjust your Standing Orderaccount to fit your needs.• Receive outstanding customer service—Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction.Use the Order Formon the back page to sign up today!April 2011. 90p. Paperback.ISBN: 9789264098527 $49.00www.bernan.com • Order by Phone: 800-865-3457 • Fax: 800-865-3450
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