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Girls' Education South Sudan. BASIC ED GENDER EQUALITY 9Febfor Board. Sudan. Ideological battles for and against gender equality. Volume 41, Part 2, November–December 2013, Pages 122–131 Democratization and gender quotas in Africa Edited By Ragnhild L.

Ideological battles for and against gender equality

Muriaas, Liv Tønnessen and Vibeke Wang. Promotion of gender equality in rural Africa. Abstract: Throughout the African continent poultry keeping has been practised by village communities for many generations.

Promotion of gender equality in rural Africa

These birds currently make up more than 80% of the continent’s poultry flock. Rural family poultry (RFP) are a valuable asset to local populations as they contribute significantly to food security, poverty alleviation and the promotion of gender equality, especially in disadvantaged groups and less favoured areas of rural Africa. Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Sudan. What is the Project about?

Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Sudan

Against the context and lessons learned described above, the JP on GEWE will build on key opportunities that exist in the policy and institutional environment in Sudan and support their implementation, while also addressing key challenges and bottlenecks to rural women’s empowerment, peace and security with a view to promote social peace and social justice. The proposed interventions reflect the Government priorities as stated in the NWEP and the agricultural revitalization program.

The JP on is also aligned with MDG 1, 3 and 7, with the SDG 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16, and contributes to UNDAF outcome 1,3,4,5. Project outcomes: 1) The General Directorate of Women and Family Affairs and relevant Government institutions have the capacity to fulfill their mandate and effectively coordinate, monitor and implement the National Policy for Empowerment of Women. Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment.

Female students visit a cultural heritage site at the temple at Naqa, a ruined ancient city north of Khartoum.

Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment

Conflict in Sudan disproportionately affects women with serious implications for their safety and well-being, health and economic opportunities. At the same time, women play an invaluable role in community reconciliation and peace building. Through support to the Darfur Community Peace and Stability Fund, managed by the UN Development Program, USAID advocated and secured support for more focus on gender issues. Gender Inequality In Developing Countries (South Sudan)