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Saksham: Measures for Ensuring the Safety of Women and Programmes for Gender Sensitization on Campuses
eSocialSciences - 2014
As institutions of higher education engaged in teaching, research and the spread of knowledge, (Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) are well placed to reflect on, become sensitized to and oppose all forms of discrimination and harassment, especially sexual harassment on campuses across the...
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Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in Burkina Faso
Cortez, Rafael; Bowser, Diana; Quinlan-Davisonson, Meaghen - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2015
Today?s adolescents and youth face substantial physical, social, legal, and economic barriers to meeting their SRH potential. Key factors underlying these issues are a lack of adolescent SRH (ASRH) policies and access to accessible, affordable, and appropriate health services. The impact that...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011213765
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Aportes: No. 15: Enero 2012: ¿Pueden docentes no tradicionales mejorar resultados de aprendizaje en lenguaje y matemáticas? Title: IDB Briefly Noted: No. 15: January 2012: Can Non-...
Bassi, Marina; Alfonso, Mariana; Borja, Christian - Inter-American Development Bank - 2012
América Latina.Abstract: Chile shows one of the largest achievement gaps between high and low income students. Enseña Chile …Chile presenta una de las brechas de aprendizaje más amplias entre estudiantes de altos y bajos ingresos. Enseña Chile … educativa al reclutar a jóvenes profesionales sobresalientes para que enseñen por dos años en escuelas vulnerables. Enseña Chile …
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Aportes: No. 14: Enero 2011: La enseñanza de habilidades socioemocionales en las escuelas latinoamericanas: El rol de los docentes no tradicionales Title: IDB Briefly Noted: No. 14...
Bassi, Marina; Alfonso, Mariana; Borja, Christian - Inter-American Development Bank - 2012
distinguidas instituciones académicas locales, se asoció con Enseña Chile, organización que recluta a jóvenes profesionales …. Esta nota presenta resultados que sugieren la existencia de una asociación positiva entre los profesionales de Enseña Chile … academic institutions, partnered with Enseña Chile, organization that recruits outstanding and highly motivated young …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010674153
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The social and labour dimensions of globalization and integration process : experience of CARICOM
Mark, Wade - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2002
Comprises five papers which explore how economic integration processes are affecting workers in the Caribbean region, focusing on the effects of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy. Examines labour laws implemented to minimise the negative effects of globalization and trade liberalization on...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010966669
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Affirmative action in the United States and its application to women in employment.
FE, Davis - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 1993
Explores the U.S. experience with gender-based affirmative action in employment. Surveys U.S. Supreme Court cases and examines the history and context of Title VII and Executive Order No. 11246. Touches upon the social history of gender-based affirmative action.
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Violence at work in hotels, catering and tourism
Hoel, Helge; Einarsen, Ståle - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2003
Reviews the relevant literature on experiences of stress and violence and their interactions within the hotel, catering and tourism industry. Examines conditions that may be conducive to violence and stress at work, investigates the extent of the problem, identifies vulnerable groups of workers...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010967125
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Violence and stress at work in financial services
Hoel, Helge; Einarse, St°ale - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2003
Reviews the literature on the prevalence, causes and consequences of violence and stress in the financial services sector and outlines strategies for the prevention and management of the problem.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010967386
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Sexual harassment at work : national and international responses
McCann, Deirdre - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2005
Examines initiatives to prevent and combat workplace sexual harassment at international level and in countries across the world. Reviews international standards and national legislation; the activities of government, employers and workers organizations, and NGOs; and workplace policies and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010967442
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ILO standard setting, policy studies and technical cooperation relating to population issues and women.
C, Oppong - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 1993
Examines the ILO's constitution, mandates and International Labour Standards in the areas of female worker protection, and promotion of equality and population. Highlights some current labour problems specific to women, including 'invisible' labour and its lack of documentation, the lack of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010967553