| Category |
(6) gender related research (5) gender perspectives on curriculum. |
| Title |
(61) UNICEF Girls’ education |
| Author |
United nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |
| Details |
An internet site www.unicef.org/girlseducation/ developed and hosted by the United Nations Children’s Fund. In the words of UNICEF, the intention is to: “get more girls into school, ensure that they stay in school and that they are equipped with the basic tools they need to succeed in later life”. |
| Description |
The internet site provides an international perspective on what is being done by INICEF and member countries to strengthen girls’ education. Work undertaken covers a number of policy areas www.unicef.org/girlseducation/index_focus_areas.html including: gender, peace education, child exploitation and early childhood. Case studies are provided www.unicef.org/girlseducation/index_reallives.html on what is being done in less developed countries to strengthen girls’ education as well as statistics www.unicef.org/girlseducation/index_statistics.html and resources www.unicef.org/girlseducation/index_resources.html related to the topic. |
| Target market |
Useful for teachers and senior students wishing to research girls’ education from an international perspective |
| Purpose and/or Outcomes |
Desired outcomes are to raise awareness of girls’ education, from an international perspective, and to develop a more positive and productive school environment. |
| Possible Applications |
Useful for teacher and senior student research. |
| Additional information |
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| Key Words |
Gender and education, international developments |