Tagged: gender inequality

Two girls having a conversation over a laptop.

On the 10th anniversary of Girls in ICT Day, let’s reimagine education

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When we celebrated International Girls in ICT Day a year ago, we were at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, expecting it to be a short-term “blip”. For many of us, online meetings – complete with “you’re on mute” – were still a novelty. As the pandemic loomed over us, digital connectivity was enabling learning to continue… Read more →←
Young school girls conducting a science experiment.

Helping girls aspire for more

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About two years ago, I was meeting a group of adolescent girls and boys in Aravan, a rural area in the southern part of Kyrgyzstan, to talk about their lives, their plans and visions for the future. Something that struck me was that girls were very keen on continuing education, learning new skills and building a professional career. They… Read more →←
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Why we need more female teachers across all levels of education

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Teachers lie at the heart of every child’s educational journey – from early childhood to higher levels of education. Every day dedicated teachers have a positive impact on young minds in classrooms. Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, especially low-income countries, qualified teachers are in short supply. According to one… Read more →←
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Christellà’s call to stop abuse against young women

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Razanamalala Christellà, a 16-year-old Malagasy girl, was among the top three winners of the 2018 One Minutes Jr. Awards presented in Amsterdam in November. Christellà received a Tommy Award for her efforts to speak up about issues confronting young girls and women today, echoing a larger global movement. Her video Wonder Woman was… Read more →←
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Cannes Young Lions Health Award: Addressing gender stereotypes with cartoons

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Winners: Gerardo Saavedra and Emiliano Salmon Cannes Lions are the most established and coveted awards for the creative and marketing communications industry. The Young Lions Health Award was presented in partnership with UNICEF and UN Women to a team with the most innovative solution to a critical real-world issue affecting children… Read more →←

5 surprising facts about Childhood Pneumonia

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Here are a few surprising facts for World Pneumonia Day (November 12). Pneumonia is still the single largest cause of death in children under five, responsible for 16 per cent of all deaths. Last year alone, almost 1 million children under five died from pneumonia. The impact of pneumonia is most potent among the poorest and most… Read more →←

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