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The Big Conversation: Climate Change; Final Report Year of publication: 2021 Author: Michael Bruter | Sarah Harrison | Sandra Obradović | Elisabet Vives Corporate author: British Council | London School of Economics and Political Science This research draws on experience from the field of international cultural relations as well as the latest academic research on values, behaviours and norms to understand more about how we can create the conditions for co-operation on shared global challenges.It delivers new insight on values and attitudes towards climate change among the populations of China, India, Japan and Mexico – selected to represent a diverse range of major world economies who are also important players in the global climate change debate.The research also draws on the experience of international cultural relations experts to provide new insight on how to strengthen international cooperation on climate change and the important role that cultural relations can play in supporting that. 
Gender-Responsive Education: Toolkit for Teachers, Teacher Educators, School Managers and Curriculum Developers in Africa Year of publication: 2020 Author: Dawit Mekonnen | Haregewoin Cherine Corporate author: UNESCO International Institute for Capacity-Building in Africa (IICBA) This GRE Toolkit is intended to address gender equality in education through intervention across the whole education sector. More specifically, the toolkit contributes to the enhancement of institutional capacities to develop gender responsive curricula, evaluate teaching-learning materials, organize/create gender responsive classroom interaction, eliminate stereotypes in teaching and learning materials, support improvement of the teaching methods and learning assessment techniques in schools and Teacher Training Institutes.The Toolkit is a guide for educators who plan to facilitate gender-responsive education. As such it consists of activities, tools and notes to the facilitators in addition to presenting conceptual discussions and relevant data. 
Teachers for All: Inclusive Teaching for Children With Disabilities Year of publication: 2013 Author: Ingrid Lewis | Sunit Bagree Corporate author: International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC) Globally we need more well-trained and motivated teachers.Good teachers can help ensure that every child learns to their full potential from an early age and enters adult life well-equipped to be active citizens and support the development of their community and country. Many countries do not have enough teachers, let alone enough teachers who have received sufficiently high quality pre- and in-service training and access to continuing professional development. This paper first provides detail about the context and scale of the challenge. It then outlines five broad issues that need addressing if we are to prepare, recruit and support enough teachers, with appropriate skills, to educate every child – including those with disabilities. 
Applying a Whole School Approach to Prevent School-Related Gender-Based Violence: Lessons From Zimbabwe Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: United Nations Girls' Education Initiative (UNGEI) In 2018, the United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI) along with the Forum for African Women Educationalists Zimbabwe Chapter (FAWEZI), with support from UNICEF, launched a pilot initiative to test whether and how the eight domains and minimum standards can be operationalized in schools. Miske Witt & Associates (MWAI), a technical partner in the initiative, supported FAWEZI to design and monitor interventions aligned to the minimum standards. The pilot was implemented in ten schools (five primary and five secondary) across two districts in Zimbabwe.Implemented over the period October 2018 – December 2020, including during the COVID-19 lockdown, this policy note briefly describes the pilot, highlights what worked and lessons and recommendations for policy action. The target audience for this policy note are education practitioners, policymakers, researchers and donors. 
Gender and Peacebuilding Training for Primary School Teachers: Training Manual Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) The Gender and Peacebuilding training material is intended to be used for teachers teaching in primary or secondary school. It is shaped by a participatory approach. This is because the discussion of gender and conflict issues requires participants to sit back and reflect on their diverse experiences and knowledge. The training encourages the participants to learn from one another by sharing their thoughts, discussing their views and concerns, analysing situations and, most importantly, questioning attitudes and behaviours. 
From Rhetoric to Action: Delivering Equality & Inclusion Year of publication: 2021 Author: Faiza Shaheen | Alexander Bossakov | Avner Cohen | Amanda Lenhardt | Nendirmwa Noel | Paula Sevilla Núñez | Paul von Chamier Corporate author: Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies, NYU. Center on International Cooperation This flagship report of the Pathfinders Grand Challenge on Inequality and Exclusion is about the solutions that will deliver equality and inclusion.The report constructs a bridge between the rhetoric of “build back better” and action: a bridge between promise and progress. It underlines the need for renewed social contracts between citizens, civil society, the private sector, and governments, as well as between high and low- and middle-income countries. These social contracts must be built to serve future generations, to guard against climate breakdown and pandemics while delivering respect, opportunity, and justice for all.This report should serve as a practical handbook for policymakers and influencers; as a source of possibility for the public; and, as a call to all political leaders to act. 
[Summary] Transforming Education in Africa: An Evidence-Based Overview and Recommendations for Long-Term Improvements Year of publication: 2021 Author: Nicolas Reuge | Lukman Olawale Jaji | Nicholas Ouma | Adoumtar Noubatour | Hambani Masheleni | Noguebzanga Jean Luc Yameogo | Achila Imchen | Alassane Ouedraogo | Beifith Kouak Tiyab | Yacouba Djibo Abdou | Erin Euiryeong Jeong Corporate author: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) | African Union Commission This report is the result of a successful collaboration between UNICEF and the African Union Commission. The report intends to contribute to the facilitation of high-level policy discussions between national education authorities, regional and continental bodies on possible strategic shifts and interventions to boost access to education and improve the quality of teaching and learning in Africa. The report provides evidence-based analysis of the situation of education in Africa while putting into perspective the Sustainable Development Goals and the objectives of the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 16–25) in line with the African Union Agenda 2063. It highlights the progress made in the continent’s education sector over the past decade (2010–2020) while pointing out the challenges that remain, particularly in the area of equity. [Résumé] Transformer l’éducation en afrique: Un aperçu base sur des données probantes et des recommandations pour des améliorations à long terme Year of publication: 2021 Author: Nicolas Reuge | Lukman Olawale Jaji | Nicholas Ouma | Adoumtar Noubatour | Hambani Masheleni | Noguebzanga Jean Luc Yameogo | Achila Imchen | Alassane Ouedraogo | Beifith Kouak Tiyab | Yacouba Djibo Abdou | Erin Euiryeong Jeong Corporate author: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) | African Union Commission Le présent rapport est le fruit d’une collaboration entre l’UNICEF et la Commission de l’Union africaine. Il entend contribuer à faciliter la tenue de débats politiques de haut niveau entre les autorités nationales chargées de l’éducation et les organismes régionaux et continentaux dans l’optique de déterminer les interventions et les changements stratégiques envisageables pour améliorer l’accès à l’éducation et la qualité de l’enseignement et de l’apprentissage en Afrique. Le rapport présente une analyse fondée sur des données probantes de la situation de l’éducation en Afrique, en mettant en perspective les objectifs de développement durable ainsi que les objectifs de la Stratégie continentale de l’éducation pour l’Afrique (CESA 2016-2025) conformes à l’Agenda 2063 de l’Union africaine. Il souligne les progrès accomplis sur le continent dans le secteur de l’éducation au cours de la dernière décennie (2010-2020) et met en évidence les défis qui restent à relever, notamment en matière d’équité. 
The SDGs PlayBook Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: Nigeria Youth SDGs Network Nigeria Youth SDGs Network is a coalition of youth lead and youth serving civil society organizations localizing the United Nations SDGs in Nigeria. Their mission is to amplify the voices of young Nigerians and enhance their participation in the developmental agenda of their country. NGYouthSDGs focuses on civic participation, livelihoods and employments, capacity development and education.The Youth SDGs Playbook provides the know-how for young to act towards ensuring the sustainable development of their community through their own personal and collective efforts. 
Debra Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: Îles de Paix Debra, a young girl in Uganda, talks about her life, her family, her village and her daily life. She talks about school and her desire to continue her education. It also presents the life of farmers which is very important on many levels for the whole community.