UN WOMEN AUSTRALIA’S KIT FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS 2012

In Australia young women continue to experience violence in their homes, in school yards and in relationships. Cyber bullying has been linked to mental health issues and school drop-out rates. Young women will finish school with higher grades than young men, but will earn 17c less per dollar…[Read more]

The IASC Education Cluster

Every year, conflict and natural disasters put millions of children and young people at risk. During such emergencies, community services and normal support mechanisms are disrupted. Children and their families face dangerous and rapidly changing situations. Education can be a protective, life-saving and life…[Read more]

This paper argues for a reappraisal of the position of education in emergency programming. It explores the links between education and the wider protection needs of the children it assists. (published by Humanitarian Practice Network)