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World Development Report 2012: Gender Equality and Development
This year's World Development Report: Gender Equality and Development argues that gender equality is a core development objective in its own right. It is also smart economics. Greater gender equality can enhance productivity, improve development outcomes
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Retrak PEPFAR Summary Report: Sustainable Reintegration of Orphans and Vulnerable Children into Family and Community Life in Uganda and Ethiopia
Retrak is a UK based charity that works with street associated children in Africa to give them a real alternative to life on the street. Between 2008 and 2011, Retrak in Uganda and Ethiopia was able to support over 2800 street children and more than 1800
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Experiences of forced labour among Chinese migrant workers
The economic boom and political conditions in China have led to many Chinese migrating to work in the UK. They often end up working long hours in poor conditions for pay well below the minimum wage. This study examined the experiences of 32 migrant Chines
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Child maltreatment at home: Prevalence among orphans and vulnerable children in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
This research briefly describes the prevalence of physical and verbal maltreatment among highly vulnerable children (HVC) in areas of KwaZulu-Natal, South Aftrica, and identifies factors associated with maltreatment. Data were collected for the baseline p
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Cómo responder a los derechos de niños y niñas menores de 6 años… Tarea pendiente
A publication produced by Save the Children on the challenges facing Peruvian early childhood education for children in the age group of 0-6 years. It pays special attention to the levels of malnutrition and lack of day care facilities for children below
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Age assessment practices: a literature review & annotated bibliography
Age assessment refers to the procedures through which authorities seek to establish the chronological age of an individual and is applied in a variety of contexts and for a number of different purposes. The age of separated children is a pivotal factor in
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Situation Analysis and Recommendations: Dampier Peninsula Indigenous Parenting Support Services
The Indigenous Parenting Support Program is aimed to strengthen parenting skills and support the development, learning and well-being of Indigenous children. The program works to encourage Indigenous parents to overcome barriers to good family relationshi
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Bringing Human Rights to Bear in Times of Crisis: A human rights analysis of government responses to the economic crisis
It has been more than two years since the start of the largest financial meltdown and global economic recession in over fifty years. And yet, how have our governments responded to this crisis in such a way as to uphold people's fundamental dignity and hum
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Playful and safe- Safeguarding children- preventing abuse
'Playful and safe' is a child friendly booklet prepared by Save the Children for use in conjunction with delivering training to children on abuse in general and the behavior they should expect from Save the Children staff. It explains child abuse and that
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Situation faced by institutionalized children and adolescents in shelters in Guatemala
This study, conducted by the President’s Office for Social Welfare in Guatemala with the support of Holt International Services and UNICEF, analyzes the situation faced by institutionalized children and adolescents in shelters in Guatemala. The purpose of
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A Fast Track to 2015: Educating the world's children for a better future
'A Fast track to 2015: Educating the world's children for a better future' presents a concise overview of EFA FTI's track record in providing universal access to primary education to its 38 low-income partner countries. Since its inception in 2002, and as
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The Lost Ones: Emergency care and family tracing for separated children from birth to five years
The Lost Ones: Emergency care and family tracing for separated children from birth to five years describes how to care for the youngest children who are separated from their families in emergencies. This working guide also provides information on how pare