Tag Archives: Fragile States

UN Women Sourcebook on Women, Peace and Security

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Tina Robiolle

Cross-posted from UN Women This brief sourcebook is a collection of cutting-edge resources intended to raise awareness, provoke policy, support training, advocacy and share lessons learned on implementation of the women, peace and security (WPS) agenda, including the UN Security … Continue reading →

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Stand with Malala on November 10th for girls’ education

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Tina Robiolle

The UN Special Envoy for Global Education declares November 10th a global day of action for Malala and 32 million girls more. On that day, one month following the assassination attempt, he will travel to Pakistan to deliver to President Zardari the million-plus … Continue reading →

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Supporting Teachers in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States – Brookings: new report & event

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Tina Robiolle

Teachers living in situations of armed conflict, forced displacement, and state fragility risk their lives to be on the frontlines of educating children. Often they are the only educators present, working in difficult and dangerous conditions with little or no … Continue reading →

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