Author Archives: Tina Robiolle

U.N. Security Council new resolution on conflict-related sexual violence

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a new resolution on conflict-related sexual violence on June 24, 2013. Here is a statement by Lakshmi Puri, Acting Head of UN Women: “UN Women welcomes the unanimous adoption of Security Council resolution … Continue reading →

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USAID Findings: Evidence in Youth Education in Crisis and Conflict

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

USAID just released its latest research regarding international youth and education programming. Cross-posting from USAID: “Three new “State of the Field” reports summarize the findings of 122 unique studies and consultations with over 75 subject matter experts across three topics … Continue reading →

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Working to end gender-based violence at school: new report

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

Worldwide, 66 million girls are missing out on an education. This new Plan International report, A girl’s right to learn without fear, focuses on one of the major barriers girls face: gender-based violence – sexual, physical and psychological –in and … Continue reading →

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Girls’ Leadership Development In Action: CARE’s experience from the field

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

CARE recently published “Girls’ Leadership Development in Action” as a follow-on to the 2009 edition called, “The Power to Lead: A Leadership Model for Adolescent Girls” which outlined CARE’s approach to leadership development and the prioritization of girls. In this document, you will see … Continue reading →

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One Billion Rising today: Ending Violence Against Women

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

A film by Eve Ensler and Tony Stroebel One billion women violated is an atrocity. One billion women – and men — dancing is a revolution. More information at http://www.onebillionrising.org ONE IN THREE WOMEN ON THE PLANET WILL BE RAPED OR BEATEN … Continue reading →

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Wartime Sexual Violence: new USIP report

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

This new USIP (United States Institute of Peace) report summarizes ten major misconceptions about wartime sexual violence, highlighting both advances and gaps in our knowledge. Drawing on social science research, it outlines for policymakers the current state of knowledge about wartime sexual … Continue reading →

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A Path to Dignity: The Power of Human Rights Education

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

A Path to Dignity: The Power of Human Rights Education is a 28-minute movie that presents three stories illustrating the impact of human rights education respectively on school children (India), law enforcement agencies (Australia) and women victims of violence (Turkey). … Continue reading →

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New report: Impact of Economic Crisis on Girls and Young Women

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

This 2013 report by Plan International and ODI examines the continuing and deepening impact economic crisis is having on girls and young women worldwide. Long standing economic trends, entrenched gender inequality and austerity budgets have all left girls and their … Continue reading →

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UNICEF’s Humanitarian Action for Children 2013 Report

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Tina Robiolle

UNICEF’s Humanitarian Action for Children 2013 highlights the humanitarian situation faced by millions of children and women and the support required to help their families, communities and national institutions meet their basic needs, promote their well-being and provide them with … Continue reading →

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Life skills taught in school vital to reduce risk of HIV and AIDS

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Tina Robiolle

Originally posted on World Education Blog:
Only 7% of school children in E & S Africa have desired level of knowledge on HIV and AIDS On World AIDS Day, new research conducted for the Global Monitoring Report ‘Youth and Skills:…

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