The document discusses closing the gender gap and promoting gender equality. It finds that greater gender equality in education has boosted economic growth by bringing more girls into higher levels of education. However, women still face challenges such as earning less than men, being less likely to reach senior levels or start their own businesses. The document argues for policies like affordable childcare and encouraging equal sharing of parental responsibilities to allow both women and men to better balance work and family obligations.
Girls transitions to adulthood education work and marriageYoung Lives Oxford
Presentation by Young Lives Country Director, Alula Pankhurst at the Girl Learning Symposium held on 1 April 2015 at Addis Ababa University, School of Fine Arts and Design. Hosted by CARE, DFID, FHI 360, Girl Hub Ethiopia, International Rescue Committee, Pathfinder, Plan
International, Population Council, Save the Children, USAID and Young Lives.
A community of national and international organizations and Government bodies will come together to share learnings and experiences from implementing girl-centered research, policy and programming in Ethiopia. The event will be a unique opportunity for networking and sharing ideas.
Presentation contains results of the project, "The Youth Agenda: Localizing Discussions in the KDCs on Priority Issues and Concerns of the Youth Beyond the May 2016 Elections". Presented during the Knowledge for Development Community, World Bank Philippines, April 8, 2016.
Presentation of findings from Young Lives by Virginia Morrow and Paul Dornan, at the New School New York on 5 November 2014. Further info: http://www.younglives.org.uk/news/news/event-advancing-equity-for-children
Adolescent Boys and Gendered Social transitions in Ethiopia (7 September, 2015)Young Lives Oxford
"Adolescent boys and gendered social transitions: Findings From the Young Lives Study in Ethiopia" by Gina Crivello and Nikki van der Gaag.
Presented at the Annual Development Studies Association Conference, Bath, UK
7-8 September 2015
What affects boys’ trajectories through school and work, including their aspirations, agency, place, and changing roles and responsibilities within family and community contexts? What obstacles do adolescent boys face as they seek to transition into young adults?
These questions were addressed in a presentation by Gina Crivello and Nikki van der Gaag at the UK Development Studies Association conference on 7 Sept 2015.
In recent years, adolescence has risen high on the global agenda, but boys are marginalised by an overwhelming focus on female adolescence. While there has been much focus on the harms that social norms and expectations can cause for girls’ well-being, what it means to be a boy in any given time and place is also socially constructed and dynamic. This paper shows how boys too can be disadvantaged by sexual stereotypes, social norms and economic adversity, and how gender norms become more entrenched as adolescents develop into young adults. In particular, we see how boys’ aspirations decrease over time while girls’ aspirations increase, particularly after age 15.
Securing paid work is key to boys’ transitions to adulthood, and at age 19, they strive for financial independence. They consider paid work to be a ‘protective factor’ in the sense that working prevents idleness and stagnation which they fear and resist. They also see themselves as ‘in-between’ childhood and adulthood – with a growing sense of responsibility and maturity, yet lacking adult authority and access to adult networks. Focusing much less on the promises of education for boys becoming men, work promises ‘change’ and represents persistence, hope and moral fortitude. But the reality of work is usually very different; a continual struggle to provide enough for themselves, their families, and their futures.
Putting Children First: Session 1.5 Jo Boyden - Child poverty, youth and tran...The Impact Initiative
Putting Children First: Identifying solutions and taking action to tackle poverty and inequality in Africa.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 23-25 October 2017
This three-day international conference aimed to engage policy makers, practitioners and researchers in identifying solutions for fighting child poverty and inequality in Africa, and in inspiring action towards change. The conference offered a platform for bridging divides across sectors, disciplines and policy, practice and research.
Girls transitions to adulthood education work and marriageYoung Lives Oxford
Presentation by Young Lives Country Director, Alula Pankhurst at the Girl Learning Symposium held on 1 April 2015 at Addis Ababa University, School of Fine Arts and Design. Hosted by CARE, DFID, FHI 360, Girl Hub Ethiopia, International Rescue Committee, Pathfinder, Plan
International, Population Council, Save the Children, USAID and Young Lives.
A community of national and international organizations and Government bodies will come together to share learnings and experiences from implementing girl-centered research, policy and programming in Ethiopia. The event will be a unique opportunity for networking and sharing ideas.
Presentation contains results of the project, "The Youth Agenda: Localizing Discussions in the KDCs on Priority Issues and Concerns of the Youth Beyond the May 2016 Elections". Presented during the Knowledge for Development Community, World Bank Philippines, April 8, 2016.
Presentation of findings from Young Lives by Virginia Morrow and Paul Dornan, at the New School New York on 5 November 2014. Further info: http://www.younglives.org.uk/news/news/event-advancing-equity-for-children
Adolescent Boys and Gendered Social transitions in Ethiopia (7 September, 2015)Young Lives Oxford
"Adolescent boys and gendered social transitions: Findings From the Young Lives Study in Ethiopia" by Gina Crivello and Nikki van der Gaag.
Presented at the Annual Development Studies Association Conference, Bath, UK
7-8 September 2015
What affects boys’ trajectories through school and work, including their aspirations, agency, place, and changing roles and responsibilities within family and community contexts? What obstacles do adolescent boys face as they seek to transition into young adults?
These questions were addressed in a presentation by Gina Crivello and Nikki van der Gaag at the UK Development Studies Association conference on 7 Sept 2015.
In recent years, adolescence has risen high on the global agenda, but boys are marginalised by an overwhelming focus on female adolescence. While there has been much focus on the harms that social norms and expectations can cause for girls’ well-being, what it means to be a boy in any given time and place is also socially constructed and dynamic. This paper shows how boys too can be disadvantaged by sexual stereotypes, social norms and economic adversity, and how gender norms become more entrenched as adolescents develop into young adults. In particular, we see how boys’ aspirations decrease over time while girls’ aspirations increase, particularly after age 15.
Securing paid work is key to boys’ transitions to adulthood, and at age 19, they strive for financial independence. They consider paid work to be a ‘protective factor’ in the sense that working prevents idleness and stagnation which they fear and resist. They also see themselves as ‘in-between’ childhood and adulthood – with a growing sense of responsibility and maturity, yet lacking adult authority and access to adult networks. Focusing much less on the promises of education for boys becoming men, work promises ‘change’ and represents persistence, hope and moral fortitude. But the reality of work is usually very different; a continual struggle to provide enough for themselves, their families, and their futures.
Putting Children First: Session 1.5 Jo Boyden - Child poverty, youth and tran...The Impact Initiative
Putting Children First: Identifying solutions and taking action to tackle poverty and inequality in Africa.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 23-25 October 2017
This three-day international conference aimed to engage policy makers, practitioners and researchers in identifying solutions for fighting child poverty and inequality in Africa, and in inspiring action towards change. The conference offered a platform for bridging divides across sectors, disciplines and policy, practice and research.
A power point presentation on girl education with wonderful images,information and quotes.
Ping me at Twitter (https://twitter.com/rishabh_kanth), to Download this Presentation.
Gender Issues in Educational Administration Systems.
Gender and Contemporary Issues in Educational Practice in Pakistan.
Gender Issues in Higher Level Education
Research paper on Millennium Development Goal 2- Achieve Universal Primary Education. This was written this while studying abroad through the Semester at Sea program where there was very limited access to the Internet and resources.