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Reaching Out Preventing and Addressing School-related Gender-based Violence in Viet Nam
In this report, SRGBV is conceptualised as based on gender and sexuality stereotypes, roles and norms. Any learner, irrespective of their sexual orientation or whether they are female, male, transgender or intersex, may be affected. SRGBV is understood in this report to include, for example, physical, verbal, sexual, social and technology-related violence.
Safe and strong schools: Supporting schools in Papua, Indonesia in their efforts to reduce violence

This paper reports on a research and development project in Papua Province, Indonesia, which aims to introduce primary and secondary school teachers to positive discipline techniques in a context in which corporal punishment is widely used. This report provides an overview of the Safe and Strong Schools program, including an explanation of the educational approach and initial outcomes of the training and pilot experience.
Utilizing Participatory Data Collection Methods to Evaluate Programs for Very Young Adolescents: An Evaluation of Save the Children’s Choices Curriculum in Siraha, Nepal
In order to improve gender equity among very young adolescents in Nepal, Save the Children developed the Choices curriculum, designed around eight participatory age and developmentally appropriate activities. The curriculum was piloted in Siraha district, in the Terai region of Nepal, which is known to have a high prevalence of practices that perpetuate gender inequity, such as early marriage, early motherhood and dowry. Further, formative research conducted during the development of Choices showed persistent gaps between boys and girls in the division of household chores, access to education, freedom to play and overall autonomy. Choices was designed with a gender reflective and transformative approach in mind, engaging boys and stimulating discussion and reflection between girls and boys.
Bullying targeting secondary school students who are or are perceived to be transgender or same-sex attracted: Types, prevalence, impact, motivation and preventive measures in 5 provinces of Thailand
The objectives of the study were as follows: to gather evidence on the nature, scale and impact of bullying targeting students who are or are perceived to be same-sex attracted or transgender, attending general secondary schools in 5 provinces of Thailand; to document the availability of existing prevention and support interventions on bullying targeting students who are or are perceived to be same-sex attracted or transgender, including accountability measures for those perpetrating bullying; and to assess the support and educational needs of same-sex attracted and transgender secondary school students; as well as the training needs of teachers in the area of effective bullying prevention. The findings of the research can be found in this report.
Reflexions on the effectiveness of partnerships - past and future - to promote education for all in Asia and the Pacific
UKFIET, 2015
This document consists of three papers presented at the symposium on Reflexions on the effectiveness of partnerships – past and future - to promote education for all in Asia and the Pacific at the 2015 UKFIET International Education and Development Conference “Learning for Sustainable Futures: Making the Connections” held at Oxford University, United Kingdom, September 15-17, 2015.
Girls, Educational Equity and Mother Tongue-based Teaching (2005)
Advocacy paper
Role of Men and Boys in Promoting Gender Equality (2004)
Advocacy Brief
Providing Education to Girls from Remote and Rural Areas (2005)
Advocacy brief
Promoting Gender Equality in Education Calendar 2011
2011
UNESCO
The Adolescent Girls Initiative (AGI) Progress at a Glance - Where We Are
2010
Worldbank
Study of Policies and Programmes Addressing the Right of Street Children to Education (2005)
Research Report
Brochure on East Asia and Pacific Regional UNGEI
EAP UNGEI, 2014
Behind the Screen (2007)
An inside look at gender inequality in Asia
Are schools safe and equal places for girls and boys in Asia?
Plan, ICRW
The Impact of Women Teachers on Girls' Education (2006)
Advocacy Brief
The Gender Dimensions of the School-To-Work Transition: Follow Up Study
2012
UNGEI
UNGEI Regional Updates
Brochure
The twin challenges of child labour and educational marginalisation in the East and South-East Asia region
ILO, UNICEF, UNESCO, UNGEI, 2015
This study looks at child labour in eight countries - Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam and Mongolia – covered by the ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. Much remains to be done in the eight study countries to overcome the twin challenges of child labour and educational marginalisation.
World Day against Child Labour 2015
On 12 June 2015, the World Day against Child Labour, the ILO, in collaboration with UNICEF, UNESCO and UNGEI, are launching a report, "The twin challenges of child labour and educational marginalisation in the East and South-East Asia region" and organizing a panel discussion about the linkage between accessible quality education and the elimination of child labour in the East and South East Asia region.
A Complex Formula: Girls and Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in Asia
UNESCO Bangkok, 2015
East Asia and Pacific Regional UNGEI: Regional Forum for Gender Equality in Education
EAP UNGEI
EAP UNGEI Regional Forum on Gender Equality in Education: Gallery Walk Posters
EAP UNGEI
Inclusion in Vietnam: An Intersectionality Perspective on Girls with Disabilities and Education
Infographic: School-related Gender-based Violence in Asia-Pacific
EAP UNGEI
Violence against Children in East Asia and the Pacific: A Regional Review and Synthesis of Findings
UNICEF
Hear Our Voices
Plan
UNGEI Annual Report 2013
UNGEI
UNGEI Global Advisory Committee Meeting 2014 Communique
UNGEI
Girls, Disabilities and School Education in the East Asia Pacific Region
East Asia and Pacific Regional UNGEI
UNGEI Policy Advocacy Agenda: East Asia and Pacific Regional Action
East Asia and Pacific Regional UNGEI
School-related Gender-based Violence in the Asia-Pacific Region
UNESCO Bangkok and EAP UNGEI
WASH in Schools Empowers Girls' Education in Masbate Province and Metro Manila, Philippines: An Assessment of Menstrual Hygiene Management in Schools
Emory University, Plan International, Save the Children, UNICEF
UNGEI Annual Report 2012
UNGEI
East Asia and Pacific Regional UNGEI Notebook
EAP and SA UNGEI
Why are Boys Underperforming in Education?
UNGEI
2012
A Fair Chance: Attaining gender equality in basic education by 2005 (2003)
Global Campaign for Education (GCE), 2003
Asia-Pacific End of Decade Notes on Education for All: EFA Goal 1 - Early Childhood Care and Education
2012
UNICEF, UNESCO
Formative Evaluation of the United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI)
2012
UNGEI
Empowering Girls and Women through Physical Education and Sport
2012
UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education
Through Their Eyes, In Their Voices
2011
Room to Read
Gender responsive budgeting in education
2010
UNESCO Bangkok
Power, voice and rights: a turning point for gender equality in Asia and the Pacific
2010
UNDP
Evidence-Based Advocacy for Gender in Education
2010
UNGEI
Brochure on East Asia and Pacific Regional UNGEI
2010
EAP UNGEI
A Scorecard on Gender Equality and Girls' Education in Asia 1990-2000 (2004)
Advocacy Brief
East Asia and the Pacific
Making Education Work: The Gender Dimension of the School to Work Transition (2009)
2009
UNGEI East Asia and Pacific
Towards Gender Equality in Education: Progress and challenges in Asia-Pacific Region (2009)
2009
UNGEI
Snapshot on Gender Equality in Education for East Asia and the Pacific
2010
UNGEI
Progress Note on Gender Equality in Education for East Asia and the Pacific
2010
UNICEF
What’s the Difference?: Confronting Factors that Affect Gender Equality in Education (2008)
Since its launch in May 2002, the East Asia and Pacific Regional UN Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI) has sought to establish networks and partnerships among experts and organizations promoting gender equality in education. The goal of the regional group is to ensure the availability of quality education for all girls and boys across the region. The group works within the framework of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs); the Dakar Framework for Action, Education for All; the Beijing Platform for Action; and the World Fit for Children.
Towards Equal Opportunities for All: Empowering girls through partnerships in education (2007)
The document introduces seven good practice case studies from East Asia on programmes addressing the educational needs of girls, particularly those who are marginalized for economic, cultural, social or other reasons.
Debt and Education (2007)
Briefing paper, produced by the Jubilee Debt Campaign
Getting Girls Out of Work and Into School (2006)
Policy Brief
Establishing Child Friendly Schools in 6 Provinces (2005)
Field Work Report

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