Category Archives: Education

AMR 2011: Opening session

Posted on 4 July 2011 in Advocacy, Education

The opening session of the 2011 ECOSOC  Annual Minsterial Review began with a series of short keynote presentations: Gordon Brown, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, said that we are at a turning point at which we can either … Continue reading →

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AMR 2011: Annual Ministerial Review of the UN Economic and Social Council

Posted on 4 July 2011 in Advocacy, Education

The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) 2011 High Level Segment is taking place in Geneva from 4 to 8 July.  Its theme is “Education for All – Accelerating Progress”.  More than 500 participants representing governments, multilateral organizations, aid agencies, … Continue reading →

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Culture and Human Rights Education

Posted on 30 June 2011 in Education, Human Rights

Responses to ‘Women’s Human Rights and Culture’ (November 2010) showed an awareness of the role of education in maintaining cultural and religious defences against human rights for women. Many recognized that the manner in which girls are educated can lead … Continue reading →

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Women, Education and Information Communication Technologies (ICT)

Posted on 1 June 2011 in Education, Gender issues, Internet

Information Communication Technologies (ICT) use is increasing in the classroom, and not only in Europe and North America. While Denmark is making plans to equip all of its high school students with iPads, Uruguay has managed to provide all children … Continue reading →

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Empowering Women for Sustainable Development

Posted on 21 April 2011 in Education, Employment, Environment, Gender issues

Sustainable development depends on an equitable distribution of resources for today and for the future. It cannot be achieved without gender equality. Women’s empowerment is a key factor for achieving sustainable economic growth, social development and environmental sustainability. A recent … Continue reading →

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