This handbook offers real and practical guidance on identifying and addressing the differing needs and situations of women, girls, boys and men; in other words, being sensitive to gender issues in humanitarian crises.
Download fileThis report is the product of the international workshop, “The Role of Early Childhood Education for a Sustainable Society”. The workshop was a follow-up to the international conference on education for sustainable development, ‘Learning to Change Our World’. It was one of four preparatory workshops leading to another international conference on education for sustainable development.
Download fileThis publication offers a concise, clear overview of the science of early childhood and brain development as it relates to policies and programs that could make a significant difference in the lives of children—and all of society. It includes discussion of seven core concepts of development and their implications for policy and practice.
Download fileThis Call to Action for WASH in Schools calls on decision-makers to increase investments and on concerned stakeholders to plan and act in cooperation – so that all children go to a school with child-friendly water, sanitation and hygiene facilities.The publication was written in partnership with those who are dedicated to the health and education of children, including CARE, WaterAid, Emory University and Dubai Cares.
Download fileThis document reaffirms the goal of education for all as laid out by the World Conference on Education for All and other international conferences. It commits governments to achieving quality basic education for all by 2015 or earlier, with particular emphasis on girls' education, and includes a pledge from donor countries and institutions that "no country seriously committed to basic education will be thwarted in the achievement of this goal by lack of resources".
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