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Teaching Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) (2015) CC

Embracing Diversity: Toolkit for Creating Inclusive, Learning-Friendly Environments Specialized Booklet 3

Ending Child Marriage: Child Marriage Laws ad Their Limitations

Wodon, Q., Tavares, P., Fiala, O., Nestour, A. & Wise, L. Save the Children and The World Bank (2017) C1

Child marriage is defined as a formal or informal union before the age of 18. The practice affects mostly girls. While child marriage is especially prevalent in low and lower-middle income countries... more

Migrants in an irregular situation: access to healthcare in 10 European Union Member States
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European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (2011) CC2

This report explores the access to healthcare granted to irregular migrants in 10 EU Member States. It focuses on migrants who are present in an irregular situation, namely those who do not fulfil conditions for entry, stay or residence. Through interviews with ... range of different sources including public authorities at the national and local level, health professionals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) providing helathcare and irregular migrants themselves, this report documents the legal, economic and practical obstacles that hinder migrants' access to healthcare. For versions in French, Polish, German and Swedish check also http://fra.europa.eu/de/publication/2012/migranten-einer-irregulren-situation-zugang-zu-medizinischer-versorgung-zehn more

Just include me!

Save the Children, Norway (2015) C1

A review of Save the Children’s work to promote the rights of children with disabilities

The proposed HIV law

UNAIDS (2017) C1

Protecting the fundamental rights of people affected by HIV
Under the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (2008), every citizen - including people living with HIV - has the right... more

Joint position paper on the provision of mobility devices in less resourced settings

World Health Organization; USAID (2011) C_WHO

A step towards implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) related to personal mobility.

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Standards for Schools in Low-cost Settings
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World Health Organization WHO (2009) C2

These guidelines deal specifically with water, sanitation and hygiene, and are designed to be used in schools in low-cost settings in low- and medium-resource countries to: • assess prevailing situations and plan for required improvements; • develop and reach essential safety standards ... a first goal; and • support the development and application of national policies. more

Future of Nursing 2020-2030

Wakefield, M.K.; et al. National Academy of Medicine; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (2021) C1

Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity. The decade ahead will test the nation's nearly 4 million nurses in new and complex ways. Nurses live and work at the intersection of health, education, and ... more

IOM South America Regional Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan COVID-19 | February - December 2020

International Organization for Migration (2020) CC

As of 21 May 2020, 4.8 million confirmed cases of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been reported globally. In South America, COVID-19 was first detected on 26 February 2020, when Brazil confirmed a... case in São Paulo. more

Return Counselling of Children and Their Families

International Organization for Migration IOM (2022) CC

The Return Counselling Toolkit is a capacity-building instrument aimed at providing a harmonized and coherent approach to return counselling, based on key migrant-centred principles while protecting... more

Rwanda: Economic Development and Poverty Reductions Strategy II (2013-2018)

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), Rwanda (2013) C2

The Second Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS 2) is a launch into the home straight of our Vision 2020. We are faced with new challenges of ensuring greater self-reliance and developing global competitiveness. Conscious of th... more

Stepping up. Refugee education in crisis

UNHCR UNHCR (2019)

This report tells the stories of some of the world’s 7.1 million refugee children of school age under UNHCR’s mandate. In addition, it looks at the educational aspirations of refugee youth eager to continue learning after secondary ..., and highlights the need for strong partnerships in order to break down the barriers to education for millions of refugee children. more

Kherson Rapid Assessment: Civilian protection needs & responses (November 2022)

Nonviolent Peaceforce (2022) C2

On November 9, the Russian military announced a full retreat of all their forces from the right bank of Dnipro River; by November 11, 41 settlements, including Kherson city, were de-occupied by Ukra... more

Students' Toolkit: Social accountability in medical schools

The International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA); Training for Health Equity Network (THEnet) (2017) C2

This toolkit aims to provide you with a brief introduction of what SA and its core principles are, and how you as a student can apply s... more

Earthquakes

Keswick, M.; M. Jesse and T. Sim Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2018) CC

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction highlights children as among the most vulnerable groups who must be empowered to get ready for natural hazards and play a vital role in preventing an... more

UNLOCKING RWANDA’S POTENTIAL TO REAP THE DEMOGRAPHIC DIVIDEND

National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and UNFPA (2017) C2

The Demographic Dividend study on Rwanda assessed the socio-economic and human development potential of our country in the short, medium and long-term period using a comprehensive approach. It gener... more

POLICY BRIEF - Unlocking Rwanda’s Potential to Reap the Demographic Dividend

National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and UNFPA (2017) C2

POLICY BRIEF - Accelerating Fertility Decline to Trigger the Demographic Dividend in Rwanda

National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and UNFPA (2017) C2