Category Archives: Education

Educational Attainment and Employability

Posted on 15 September 2011 in Education, Gender issues

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) this week published its 2011 edition of Education at a Glance. This annual series is one of the leading sources of comparable national statistics measuring the state of education worldwide. This year’s … Continue reading →

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Girls’ Access to Secondary Education

Posted on 18 July 2011 in Advocacy, Education, Human Rights

In conjunction with the Economic and Social Council’s (ECOSOC) Annual Ministerial Review, IFUW co-organized a panel with the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPFF) on 5 July 2011.  The panel examined the causes and impact on development of denying girls’ access … Continue reading →

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AMR 2011: Addressing the needs of young people

Posted on 7 July 2011 in Advocacy, Education

UNESCO, ILO and the World Bank co-sponsored a breakfast meeting during the ECOSOC Annual Ministerial Review on Addressing the needs of young people: education and training for the world of work. Mr Juan Somavia, Director-General of ILO drew attention to … Continue reading →

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AMR 2011: Day 2

Posted on 5 July 2011 in Advocacy, Education

Special policy dialogue on Accelerating education for all: Mobilizing resources and partnerships Mr Soldheim, Minister of Environment and Development Cooperation of Norway gave the example of one village in Southern Sudan where there was absolutely nothing, pointing out that salaries … Continue reading →

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AMR 2011: Preparatory Meetings

Posted on 4 July 2011 in Advocacy, Education

Several preparatory activities were held leading up to the 2011 Annual Ministerial Review (AMR). These events were organized at the global, regional and national levels.  The events focused on topics related to the AMR theme that were of particular relevance … Continue reading →

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