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“Yes, you can get ahead as a woman”
Wed, February 22, 2023
Education Equity
Women’s employment is crucial for economic autonomy, as well as strengthening national economies and fostering gender equality. This is why the UN Women Second Chance Education Program is supporting women like Catalina, Denisse and Maria in their journey to security and success.
Read moreGrant to boost systemic change in education
Thu, February 16, 2023
Education Equity
A leading policy center, and long-standing BHP Foundation grantee, has received a multi-million dollar grant to boost collaborative action to transform global education ecosystems. The Brookings Institution announced its Center for Universal Education (CUE) in the Global Economy and Development program received US$24 million from LEGO Foundation, the largest grant in Brookings' century-long history.
Read moreEmpowering women to learn, earn and lead
Tue, January 24, 2023
Education Equity
UN Women’s Second Chance Education program trains vulnerable, internally displaced women and young women in poultry farming in Cameroon. This approach is supporting women in crisis, offering adaptive pathways to achieve agency, resilience economic empowerment, and leadership.
Read moreThe fast (and frightening) facts: Effects of COVID on education
Tue, November 8, 2022
Education Equity
There’s no doubt school closures as a result of COVID had a huge impact on learning opportunities for children and disproportionately affected the poorest and most vulnerable. It’s a crisis that must be prioritized.
Read more5475 days, 500 members. A celebration of Teach for All’s 15 years of extraordinary work.
Fri, October 28, 2022
Education Equity
Earlier this month, more than 500 members of Teach For All’s global community joined in a virtual celebration of the network’s 15th anniversary that was equal parts inspiring, profound, and joyful.
Read more“You shouldn’t play with cars because you are a girl.”
Tue, September 20, 2022
Education Equity
“You shouldn’t play with cars because you are a girl. You must play with your dolls. They are preparing us to be mothers rather than to find jobs!”
Read moreMenstrual hygiene program designed to increase girls school attendance
Wed, August 17, 2022
Education Equity
According to UNESCO, in sub-Saharan Africa, one in ten girls do not attend school during their menstrual period – which according to some estimates, equals 20 per cent of school time lost in a year.
Read moreMina's second chance for a brighter future
Tue, April 19, 2022
Education Equity
Mina Devi is boldly taking her second chance at education and working towards a brighter future.
Read moreTransforming education through family engagement
Thu, March 3, 2022
Education Equity
The COVID-19 pandemic has put the topic of families and schools working together to educate children at the center of virtually every country’s education debate.
Read moreEnsuring kids don't stop learning
Fri, October 1, 2021
Education Equity
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, a global network of local teachers, leaders and educators is helping students and their families, particularly those in the most marginalized communities, continue to learn.
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