Female genital mutilation (FGM) includes procedures that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. The practice has serious and enduring implications for the health and well-being of young women and is rooted in deeply entrenched socio-cultural norms. The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation was held on 6th […]
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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, 6 February 2017
2017 Theme: “Building a solid and interactive bridge between Africa and the world to accelerate ending FGM by 2030.” Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. It reflects deep-rooted […]
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Sex education in the digital era
Institute of Development Studies The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a leading global institution for development research, teaching and learning, and impact and communications, based at the University of Sussex. This Valentine’s Day why not do something different? When? : Tuesday 14 February 2017 16:30-18:00 Where? : Lighthouse, 28 Kensington Street, Brighton, BN1 4AJ. Join the […]
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Global Partnership for Education
[toc] About the GPE The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) is a partnership and funding platform that galvanizes global and national support for education in developing countries, focusing on the poorest and most vulnerable children and youth. It is the only global partnership entirely focused on education in developing countries. Established in 2002, GPE brings […]
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Gender in the media- November 2016
November 2016 28 – 30 November UNIDO recognizes Bahrain’s role in empowering women entrepreneurs (UNIDO 29.11.2016) 100 Women 2016: Bringing up my son as a feminist (BBC News 28.11.2016) 100 Women 2016: Female Arab cartoonists challenge authority (BBC News 28.11.2016) Australia domestic violence: Aboriginal dancers highlight problem (BBC News 28.11.2016) 21 – 27 November Making #HerStory […]
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