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Summary Report of the International Seminar on Girls' and Women's Education, Beijing, P.R. China, 4-7 June 2016 Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: National Commission of the People's Republic of China for UNESCO | UNESCO Beijing The International Seminar on Girls’ and Women’s Education, held 4-6 June 2016 in Beijing, explored benefits of education on girls and women along with barriers to the achievement of gender equality in education. It provided a platform for dialogue on the role of education for girls and women, particularly in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and specifically in reaching SDG 4 and supporting the achievement of other SDGs. The event also marked the first award ceremony of the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education, which honoured two laureates for their outstanding innovation and contributions to advancing girls’ and women’s education. This publication presents a synthesis of information that was shared during the seminar’s sessions, and the findings and recommendations originating from the exchanges. 
Quality Physical Education (QPE): guidelines for policy makers Year of publication: 2015 Author: Nancy, McLennan | Jannine, Thompson Corporate author: UNESCO A key feature of the Post-2015 Development Agenda is sustainable development. Sustainable development starts with safe, healthy, well-educated children. Participation in quality physical education (QPE), as part of a rounded syllabus, enhances young peoples’ civic engagement, decreases violence and negative patterns of behaviour, and improves health awareness. The UNESCO QPE Policy Package is an original piece of work, which draws upon results from extensive global research (including the Worldwide Survey of School Physical Education). These guidelines, designed for global application and local adaptation, provide a means of analysing current policy through practical guidance and a ‘how-to’ approach. The materials have been developed in consultation with key partners including the European Commission, the International Council for Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE), UNDP, UNICEF, UNOSDP and WHO. 
Domestic Violence Escalated in the Time of Corona ... Who Protects Women? Year of publication: 2020 Author: Jaafar Abdul Karim Corporate author: DW Jaafar Talk A program of DW TV broadcasting from Berlin. The program talks about the physical violence experienced by some women in the Arab world during the time of the new Corona virus. The program is characterized by its review of multiple cases of violence during quarantine, and seeks to discuss the causes and solutions to this issue. 
"Sustainable Development Goals and Gender in Kyrgyzstan" New Statistical Publication Year of publication: 2023 Corporate author: National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic | United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) This publication is intended to inform the public and government officials about the current status and progress towards achieving sustainable development in Kyrgyzstan, promote informed policy and management decisions, and help identify further priority steps to achieve the SDGs and women’s empowerment. 
Kyrgyz Republic Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2023: Snapshots of Key Findings July, 2024 Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic | UNICEF Kyrgyzstan | United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) | United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | Government of Switzerland The 5th round of Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) covers 7,200 households across Kyrgyzstan, measuring 185 indicators related to healthcare, education, and social protection for women and children. MICS 2023 produced data for 32 global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators, disaggregated by key characteristics such as gender, age, geographic location, income level and disability. 
Because We Matter: Addressing COVID-19 and Violence Against Girls in Asia-Pacific Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: Save the Children | Plan International This thematic policy brief aims to seek and secure commitment from regional and national leaders to urgently prioritize and invest consistently in the protection of girls, who are disproportionately exposed to multitude forms of violence and their devastating consequences. It provides evidence and raises concerns of girls’ vulnerability to combined and complex risks that are further intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic.This brief is primarily intended for regional policy-makers and duty-bearers responsible for regulating, planning and resourcing protection of There is no definition of what it means to be a girl. It offers a set of recommendations to guide policy and investments across the Asia Pacific region to ensure gender-responsive, effective and well-resourced measures to protect all children, and particularly girls. 
Gender, Media and ICTs: New Approaches for Research, Education & Training Year of publication: 2019 Author: Lisa French | Aimée Vega Montiel | Claudia Padovani Corporate author: UNESCO Higher education has to grapple with intense change in communications technologies, genres and business models - and with stubborn continuities in gender inequalities. This publication helps to navigate and transform the conundrum. It provides seven structured and practical modules, and a treasure trove of links to further resources. The book’s contents can empower its readers to advance gender equality in and through communications. 
UNDP KYRGYZSTAN : Annual Result Report 2023 Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: UNDP Kazakhstan In 2023, UNDP in Kyrgyzstan will use its global experience and strategic partnerships to achieve Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on digital transformation, development finance and innovation. 
UNESCO and Gender Equality in Sub-Saharan Africa: Innovative Programmes, Visible Results Corporate author: UNESCO For over twenty years, UNESCO’s work in Africa has been undertaken in a specific framework with a range of institutional mechanisms designed to help translate into action its priorities: Africa and gender equality. During this period, UNESCO achieved important results in the areas covered by its mandate to promote gender equality.This publication highlights UNESCO’s contribution to the implementation of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development of the United Nations, in the field of gender equality in Africa, through examples of good practice, lessons learnt as well as suggestions and recommendations for the future. 
Gender Balance in the Renewable Energy Sector in Kazakhstan: Current Status, Challenges and Solutions Year of publication: 2023 Corporate author: UNDP Kazakhstan The report thoroughly examines the gender balance within the RE sector in Kazakhstan. It encompasses the current status, challenges, and solutions for enhancing gender balance in this sphere. The report consists of two parts: (1) an Overview of gender balance status and recommendations for the energy industry in the Republic of Kazakhstan; and (2) an Analysis of legislation and regulatory acts in the field of gender equality.