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Interventions to improve girls’ school attendance in Africa: An expert review of current evidence and future perspectives

This review synthesizes evidence on interventions aimed at improving girls' school attendance across Africa, examining barriers such as poverty, early marriage, and inadequate sanitation. It highlights that multicomponent initiatives are most effective for sustaining educational participation.

education policy sub-saharan africa educational equity
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Administrator · 0.33 MB 2
PDF 2024
Childcare and Early Childhood Development Expenditures in Africa: Comparative Policy Insights for Advancing Women’s Economic Empowerment

This paper examines public expenditures and national policies on childcare and early childhood development in Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Rwanda, and Senegal. It highlights funding gaps, investment levels, and policy frameworks to improve early childhood services and support development in Africa.

pre-primary education early childhood development education policy
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Administrator · 2.02 MB 1
PDF 2024
Bodily Autonomy and Integrity: A Global Perspective with a Focus on Uganda's Elgon Region

This article examines bodily autonomy and human rights in Uganda's Elgon region, highlighting how harmful practices like child marriage and FGM disrupt education, health, and socio-economic outcomes for young girls and adolescents.

child protection human rights Uganda
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Administrator · 0.5 MB 1
PDF 2024
School-Related Gender-Based Violence: Case Studies from Mozambique, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe

This brief examines interventions implemented by UNGEI and partners to address school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) in Mozambique, Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe. It highlights whole-school approaches, community engagement, and policy implementation to improve child protection and learning environments.

child protection inclusive education gender equality
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Administrator · 0.1 MB 1
PDF 2023
Appropriate Sex Education: An Age-by-Age Guide for Parents and Guardians

This guide provides parents and guardians with an age-appropriate framework for educating children and teenagers about body awareness, consent, relationships, and reproductive health. Produced by Invictus Africa with a focus on the West African context, it supports child protection, health, and holistic youth development.

child protection parenting West Africa
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Administrator · 7.49 MB 1
PDF 2018
International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education: An Evidence-Informed Approach

This UNESCO guidance document provides evidence-informed recommendations for designing and implementing comprehensive sexuality education curricula in formal and non-formal educational settings. It supports the physical, social, and emotional development of children and youth within a framework of human rights and gender equality.

inclusive education life skills curriculum development
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Administrator · 7.32 MB 1
PDF 2018
Providing a Safe and Protective Environment for the Child: Training Module and Activity Facilitation Guide

A comprehensive training module and facilitation guide published by UNICEF Ghana and partners focusing on child and adolescent protection, sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, and safeguarding against violence.

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Administrator · 4.02 MB 1
PDF 2016
Ending Child, Early and Forced Marriage in Africa: A Human Rights-Based Approach

This article examines the prevalence, causes, and consequences of child, early, and forced marriage (CEFM) in Africa, highlighting its negative impact on the education, health, and human rights of the girl-child. It argues for the application of a human rights-based approach (HRBA) utilizing participation, accountability, non-discrimination, and empowerment to drive regional policy solutions.

child protection education policy African Union
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Administrator · 0.3 MB 1