UNITED NATIONS GIRLS EDUCATION INITIATIVE

Regional - Interview with Ms. Maki Hayashikawa on the occassion of International Women's Day
Ms. Hayashikawa, Programme Specialist in Gender, UNESCO Bangkok, and Co-chair of the East Asia and Pacific Regional UNGEI Working Group, takes an occasion of the International Women’s Day (8 March) to talk about equal opportunities in education for both boys and girls and men and women in the Asia Pacific.

Regional - World Bank East Asia Pacific Regional Gender Workshop
The World Bank hosted an East Asia Pacific Regional Gender Workshop in Nha Trang, Viet Nam on 1-2 February 2010.  The UNGEI working group had the opportunity to participate in this event to underscore its experiences and perspectives on gender, particularly, gender in education.

Regional - APYouthNet E-Discussion On Education And Skills To Improve Employment For Young People
The Asia Pacific Knowledge Network on Youth Employment (APYouthNet) is a community of practice that connects youth employment experts from across the Asia Pacific region.

Thailand - Thai Prime Minister joins students in raising their voices to end violence in schools
Asia - 4 November 2009 - Children involved in Plan Asia’s Young Hearts projects in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam have recruited Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva in their call to stop violence in schools.

Vietnam - School boarding houses ensure local ethnic minority children complete their education
Dinh Thi Ha, a girl from Monic village in Vietnam, faces greater difficulties than many attending school. Her village lies in Son Ky, a mountainous commune in Son Ha district.

Evidence-based Advocacy for Gender and Education Workshop, Sept 8-11 in Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand, 8-11 September 2009 - UNICEF and UNGEI joined hands in support of stronger evidence-based advocacy towards gender equality in education.