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URGENT - PAPERS DUE JANUARY 31, 2010
Send to Conference Coordinator: adolescentgirlsconference2010@yahoo.com
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UNICEF - GPIA International Conference 2010 Adolescent Girls – Cornerstone of Society: Building Evidence and Policies for Inclusive Societies The New School, Theresa
Lang Center, 55 W. 13th Street, NYC WHAT: The aim of the conference is to
inform thinking and practices around key issues and trends related to
adolescent girls. Recent years have seen a growing interest in the topic of
adolescent girls as a strategic group in addressing poverty alleviation and
gender equality. While the experiences gained through years of programmes in
promoting protective environments in schools, working to eliminate harmful
traditional practices, and addressing sexual abuse has provided a growing
evidence base, there has not yet been sufficient empirical evidence or
knowledge generated to drive effective and innovative policies. The 5th International
Conference organized by the Graduate Program in International Affairs at the
New School and UNICEF will review current global trends and ideas regarding
adolescent girls, explore ways to fill the knowledge gaps and showcase
lessons learned and good practices for effective and strategic policy
making. WHY: Strategic investments in girls’
social protection, health, education, and livelihood skills promote social
justice and are essential for achieving internationally agreed upon
development goals, human rights norms and other global commitments.
Understanding and addressing the needs of adolescent girls is key to ensuring
the fulfillment and protection of their rights, as they face the specific
challenges of marginalization, inaccessibility to resources, and
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