Gender equality
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Overseas education project for women and girls axed by UK after two years.
The United Kingdom has cancelled the Strengthening Higher Education for Female Empowerment (SHEFE) programme only two years after its launch. The initiative had a £45 million budget and aimed to…
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Côte d’Ivoire: transforming education through women’s leadership
Women remain underrepresented in educational leadership Although women’s participation in Côte d’Ivoire’s education system has increased over the last decade, leadership positions continue to be dominated by men. Between 2014…
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Transforming MEN’talities: What does it mean to be a “real man” for youth in Nairobi County?
Redefining Masculinity Among Kenyan Youth In Nairobi County, UNESCO is promoting conversations that encourage young men to challenge traditional ideas of masculinity and gender roles. Through educational and community-based initiatives,…
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Female Labor Force Participation in the Middle East and North Africa Region
World Bank discussion paper. Female Labor Force Participation in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Regional Trends and the Experience of Saudi Arabia Female Labor Force Participation in the…
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WOMEN, BUSINESS AND THE LAW 2026
World Bank. Benchmarking Laws for Jobs and Inclusive Growth The Women, Business and the Law 2026 report analyzes how laws and regulations affect women’s economic opportunities worldwide. Published by the…
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Gender and Taxation
World Bank. Gender and Taxation: Insights from New Data Across 81 Economies. The policy brief Gender and Taxation: Insights from New Data across 81 Economies analyzes how tax systems incorporate…