development cooperation is under the responsibility of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Netherlands supports initiatives in 36 partner countries to improve governance, focusing on human rights and a business climate conducive to jobs and good incomes. The same themes underpin Dutch efforts to improve education, water and sanitation, the environment and and to fight […]

The Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs (ELS) helps member countries boost employment and improve social welfare by reforming labour markets, improving the performance of health systems and designing international migration policies that promote economic growth and development. ELS research focuses on four priorities: Raising employment rates, increasing labour productivity, and improving workers’ skills […]

can be defined as “any marriage carried out below the age of 18 years, before the girl is physically, physiologically and psychologically ready to shoulder the responsibilities of marriage and childbearing” Stemming Girls’ Chronic Poverty, Chronic Poverty Research Centre, 2010. has one of the world’s highest rates of early marriage. According to figures, 66% of […]

Table of Contents 1 Introduction to the region Southeast Asia http://www.seameo.org/vl/library/dlwe…/india04.htm. 2 Gender Gaps in Education Problem of Equity in Educationhttp://www.seameo.org/vl/library/dlwe…/india04.htm. 3 Quality Education Problem of Equity in Educationhttp://www.seameo.org/vl/library/dlwe…/india04.htm. 4 References 5 Group3 Introduction to the region Southeast Asia http://www.seameo.org/vl/library/dlwe…/india04.htm. South-East Asia is a region covering 4,875,068 square kilometres, which consists of 3,209,506 square kilometres […]

Elena Kagan was born April 28, 1960, in New York City. She is a nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court. Prior to the nomination her prestigious career includes serving as Solicitor General of the under president Obama, from 2009 to 2010. Table of Contents 1 Education and Life 2 Career 3 Nomination 4 References Education […]

Elisabeth Kopp (born December 16, 1936) is a politician and the first woman elected to the Swiss Federal Council (1984-1989). Table of Contents 1 Education 2 Political Career 3 Swiss Federal Council 4 Scandal 5 See Also 6 Sources Education Born in Zurich, she completed her secondary education in Bern. She studied law at the […]

Emily Greene Balch (January 8, 1867 – January 9, 1961) was an American academic, writer, and pacifist who received the 1946 for her work with the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF). Table of Contents 1 Early Life and Education 2 Teaching Career 3 Peace Activist 4 League of Nations and WWII 5 […]

Table of Contents 1 Engaging men in transforming gender inequalities, reducing violence and preventing HIV 1.1 Background 1.2 The HIV and AIDS Epidemic 1.3 Gender-based violence 1.4 Understanding men’s violence 1.5 Masculinities and health 1.6 Why work with men? 1.7 Programmes and policies to increase men’s support for gender equality 1.8 Drawing inspiration from post-conflict […]

Table of Contents 1 History 2 Associated Problems 3 Own Legislation 4 The Future 5 References 6 See also 7 External links History The starting point of the Roma has never been fixed in written text, but is assumed to be no later than the VI century. This is the approximate time when the Roma […]

Eve Ensler (born May 25th 1953)  is an American playwright best known for the international sensation, The Vagina Monologues, and is also a feminist and activist for protecting women from violence. Table of Contents 1 Playwright 2 Activism for Women 3 References 4 See Also 5 External Links Playwright Eve Ensler received international fame with […]