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    Unaccompanied children from Central America: foreign policy considerations

    Federation of American Scientists, 2014
    In recent months, U.S. policy makers have expressed concerns about a significant increase in the number of unaccompanied alien children (UAC) being apprehended at the U.S. border. More than 63,000 such children were apprehended over the first 10 months of the fiscal year—a 100% increase compared to same time period of FY2013. This unexpected surge of children has strained U.S.
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    DFID Violence Against Women and Girls Helpdesk: Evidence Digest Issue 01

    Department for International Development, UK, 2014
    This publication was produced by the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Helpdesk, a research and advice service for DFID that brings together the latest updates on gender violence worldwide based on surveys and relevant policy updates from international organisations. A compendium of latest evidence on gender violence, this brief sheds new light on the problem in various countries.
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    Gender, violence and the post-2015 framework

    Overseas Development Institute, 2013
    Should the post-2015 development agenda include a specific focus on violence against women? Should gender-equity be a goal in the development agenda? This publication emphasises the urgent need for ensuring the human rights of women and girls by making them national and global commitments.
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    DFID Violence Against Women and Girls Helpdesk: Evidence Digest Issue 02

    Department for International Development, UK, 2014
    The Violence Against Women and Girls Helpdesk is a programme of the UK Department for International Development (DFID) through which a consortium of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) provides information to support the British Government's efforts to respond to violence against women and girls (VAWG).
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    Review of evaluation approaches and methods for interventions related to violence against women and girls (VAWG)

    Department for International Development, UK, 2014
    Commissioned by DFID, this review of approaches and methods used to evaluate violence against women and girls (VAWG) interventions assesses their strengths, weaknesses, and appropriateness.
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    Violence against women and girls: addressing violence against women and girls in education programming

    Department for International Development, UK, 2014
    Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is the most widespread form of abuse worldwide, affecting one third of all women in their lifetime. Violence and abuse in education settings violates women and girls’ human rights and can have a negative impact on their educational experience and long-term outcomes.
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    Motherhood in childhood: facing the challenge of adolescent pregnancy

    United Nations Population Fund, 2013
    Every day in developing countries, 20,000 girls below age 18 give birth. Nine in 10 of these births occur within marriage or a union. This has consequences on the health, education, employment and rights of an untold millions of girls. What are the challenges of adolescent pregnancy, and what can we do to ensure girls have a healthy and safe transition into adulthood?
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    Youth, Waithood, and Protest Movements in Africa

    International African Institute, 2013
    Africa is the world’s youngest continent, with the majority of its population under the age of 24. Although during the past decade the continent has experienced considerable economic growth, it has not translated into job creation and greater equity.
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    Girl Safety Toolkit: A Resource for Practitioners

    2014
    The Girl Safety Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to designing safe programmes specifically for adolescent girls. Designing safe opportunities for girls relies on understanding the experience of different groups in the context in which they are working.
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    I know. I want. I dream. Girls’ insights for building a better world

    International Center for Research on Women, USA, 2013
    In 2013, a multi-country research effort was initiated to ensure that girls’ voices would guide the global development agenda. Implemented by the research firm 2CV, in close collaboration with local research partners and NGOs, the goal of the Post-2015 Adolescent Girl Consultations was to create a platform for girls to voice their unique insights, opinions and ideas.

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