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School Polylingual Education in Kazakhstan (Turkic-Russian, Turkic-English, Turkis-Russian-English) Year of publication: 2015 Author: Dzhusupov M. This article deals with a problem of bilingual and polylingual education at school, lyceum and college of Turkic Republic of CIS on the illustration of Kazakhstan; it is drawn an analogy (parallel) between modern polylingual education of — Soviet period; active ingress of English language in a system of school polylingual education has been analyzed; the domination of Russian language in polylingual educational process has been proved, it is determined an educational status of Russian language not as adoptive, but as obligatory general subject at school and in the institute of higher education and educational status of English language as foreign, i.e. as an alternative (optional) subject. 
Analytical Report on the Rights of People With Disabilities in Central Asia and Azerbaijan Year of publication: 2017 Author: Lyazzat Kaltayeva | Nurzhamal Prenova Corporate author: Civil Society Development Association (ARGO) | United States Agency for International Development (USAID) This analytical report is the culmination of a research study conducted in four countries of Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan) and Azerbaijan in spring 2017. The primary focus of the study was disability rights, which have a direct impact on the quality of life experienced by people with disabilities, and analysis of potential strategies and opportunities for civil society organizations to improve disability rights in target countries.Through the study, the research team followed the latest legislative and policy changes relevant to disability rights, and identified and documented best practices, lessons learned, and key challenges related to the promotion and protection of disability rights in the region. 
Proceedings of the international congresses of: education for shared values for intercultural and interfaith understanding, (and) religion in peace and conflict: responding to militancy and fundamentalism Year of publication: 2005 Corporate author: UNESCO The results of this conference, and its direct linkages with the Associated Schools Project Network in your region, will support efforts to mould education so that it becomes more conducive to the development of world citizens, proud of their identities and able to contribute to a sustainable and peaceful future for the world’s peoples. 
Understand Community Protection: Guidance for Protection Year of publication: 2013 Corporate author: UN. Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) This material guides community protection from recognition of the community approach and definition of protection. It leaves the basis of 12 fundamental lessons for this process. 
International Human Rights Law & Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: UN. Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN. OHCHR) | United Nations Free & Equal What are human rights? What is international human rights law? Is it ever legal to discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex people? What are some of the most common forms of human rights violations affecting LGBT people? What have the UN General Assembly and Human Rights Council said on this subject? What practical steps does international law require States to take in order to safeguard the rights of LGBT people? 
Arab Multidimensional Poverty Report Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: UN. Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN. ESCWA) | United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) | Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) The Arab Multidimensional Poverty Report, the first of its kind following the launch of the 2030 Agenda, is the result of three years of collaboration between the League of Arab States’ Council of Arab Ministers for Social Affairs, the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). 
Unleashing Potential: The Right to Education and Opportunity Year of publication: 2023 Corporate author: UN. Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) The UNHCR Refugee Education Report 2023 presents the challenges faced by almost 15 million school-aged refugee girls and boys under UNHCR mandate, including others in need of international protection. It also highlights the achievements and aspirations of young refugees who, with the right support, achieved the highest educational goals through perseverance, resilience, determination and enormous effort. 
Guide for Fathers, Mothers and Caregivers: On the Management of Anguish, Anxiety or Stress in Refugee and Migrant Children and Adolescents Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: UN. Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) | Chilean Cross Red This guide aims to be a contribution to all those fathers, mothers and caregivers who have seen their children, nephews, grandchildren or children and adolescents who are under their care, face situations of *anguish, *anxiety or *stress, especially due to the migration process and/or situations of social mobilization. 
Preventing Violent Extremism through Sport: Technical Guide; Criminal Justice Handbook Series Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: UN. Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) The Technical Guide on Preventing Violent Extremism through Sport, developed in consultation with international experts, recognizes the importance of promoting the well-being of children and youth. It applies an approach that encourages prosocial behaviour and good safeguarding and welfare practices, with particular emphasis on educational and social development measures in line with the United Nations Guidelines for the Prevention of Crime.The guide, addressed mainly to policy makers and implementing organizations, has been carefully designed to support effective integration of sport-based learning in primary prevention frameworks. By adopting a five-zone approach to prevent violent extremism namely safe space, empowerment, resilience, social inclusion and education, it supports informed policy development and a Theory of Change that can shape curriculum design and content. To further support global efforts in preventing violent extremism, UNODC is also developing an e-learning module and a practical tool for trainers that will be published soon and will complement this technical guide. Second UNESCO Forum on Global Citizenship Education video Year of publication: 2015 Corporate author: UNESCO Highlights of the Second UNESCO Forum on Global Citizenship Education (GCED) Building peaceful and sustainable societies: preparing for post-2015 (28-30 January 2015, UNESCO HQs, Paris). The Forum was organized by the Division for Teaching, Learning and Content, Education Sector, UNESCO, with the support of Austria, the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Korea, and the UN Secretary-General's Global Education First Initiative (GEFI).