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Last updated on 05 September 2008

Its about ability

This publication explains the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to children. (UNICEF: April 2008) More info >>

Situational analysis & assessment of education for children with disabilities in Bangladesh & South Asia

The report examines and describes successful case studies and identifies areas and possible interventions for strengthening and promoting inclusive education for disabled children. (Disability Knowledge and Research: June 2005) More info >>

Dare to Lead

Dare to Lead is a national project aimed at improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students offering resources, checklists, guidelines, outcome reports and stories of change. (Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations) More info >>

Positive self-identify for Indigenous students & its relationship to school outcomes

This project examines the correlation between positive self-identity and better school outcomes for Indigenous students. (Commonwealth Department of Education Training and Youth Affairs: July 2000) More info >>

Inclusive education: an Education For All (EFA) strategy for all children

The report provides strategies for inclusive education in support of reaching the goal of EFA. (World Bank: 2004) More info >>

Strengthening education in the Muslim world

This USAID paper provides analytical input to policy makers and practitioners on ways to address the pressing educational challenges in the Muslim world. (Education Resources Information Center: 2004) More info >>

The impact of women teachers on girls' education

This paper looks at the recruitment of female teachers, highlighting their importance for gender equality in schools and the need for a broad gender equality perspective when developing policy and programmes. (UNESCO: 2006) More info >>

The girls' stipend program in Bangladesh

This paper is based on a study conducted for the Bangladesh office, Department for International Development to evaluate the effects of the girls' stipend program. (EQUIP: July 2006) More info >>

Working with the media on gender and education

This guide explores issues relating to gender equality in education and contains practical advice on working with the media. (Global Campaign for Education: 2006) More info >>

Scaling up good practices in girls education

This report looks at how good practices in girls' education can be scaled up to achieve gender equality. (UNESCO: 2005) More info >>

Policy impacts on schooling gender gaps in developing countries

This paper reviews the impact of policies on household schooling investments for girls and boys, distinguishing between policies that are gender neutral and those that explicitly target girls.
(Cornell Food and Nutrition Policy Program, Cornell University: 2006) More info >>

Girls, educational equity and mother-tongue-based teaching

A paper examining the potential role of mother-tongue-based teaching in improving equal access to education, particularly for girls. (UNESCO Bangkok: 2005) More info >>

Developing capacity to achieve gender equality in education

This paper examines how capacity at various levels can be strengthened to improve gender equality in education systems. (Oxfam International: December 2005) More info >>

Beyond access: transforming policy and practice for gender equality in education

This report from Oxfam examines gender-based inequality in education and draws on international case studies highlighting successful gender-equality initiatives in developing countries including India and Kenya. (Oxfam Publishing: September 2005) More info >>

Making it happen: political will for gender equality in education

This paper considers the concept of political will and explores the role that it plays in improving gender parity and equality in education. (Oxfam: 2005) More info >>

Gender and ethnicity in the context of equality and access in Lao education

This study aims to identify specific factors influencing gender disparities relating to access and achievement in education in Laos. (UNESCO Bangkok: 2003) More info >>


 

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