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© Plan International 2007 Because I am a Girl
Plan International, 2007
Sri Lanka: Violence against women on the rise
IRIN Asia, 2008
 
 
 
 
 
Gender Information Centre

Why gender development is the key
Education for all
Women as decision-makers
Women's value
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Watch VideoWatch: Bhagyalakshmi's story, India
Women and girls across the world are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. Bhagyalakshmi was thrown out of her home by her brothers on the day of her husband’s funeral.

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UNIFEM Asia-Pacific
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Nepal: Girl leads village on anti-trafficking
© World Vision 2008

Every year, tens of thousands of girls are sold into domestic labour in the houses of landlords or city people in Nepal. One of them is home again, and determined to end this injustice.

Why gender issues are important
Universal Children's Day, Nov 20
International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, Nov 25

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Cambodia: Education for all, says Sreymom
© World Vision 2008 (Photo: Sopheak Kong)"Education for all" is the catchcry of this week's Global Education week. But getting girls to school, and keeping them there, is still a challenge.

More about World Vision in Cambodia
More about Global Education Week

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Feature: A girl's dream for education
© World Vision 2008 (Photo: Alina Shrestha) For Women's Day, a report on what World Vision is doing to keep girls at school for longer in Nepal.

Gender and Development

International Women's Day (UN Site)

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India: A chance for change in women’s status

© World Vision Photo: Andrea Dearbor Women are welcoming increased leadership roles and livelihood opportunities, according to a recent survey of World Vision’s tsunami recovery projects.

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