Geneva, Switzerland – The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) launched its five education manifestos yesterday at Club suisse de la presse in Geneva, Switzerland. The manifestos examine the lifelong course of education for girls and women, including highlighting the barriers of access thereto, and provide concrete policy recommendations to address the challenges. The event was attended by representatives from diplomatic missions, international organizations including several United Nations bodies, non-governmental organizations, academics and members of the public with an interest in education and women’s rights. The launch provided a platform for IFUW to share its position on how and why it is working towards increasing lifelong learning for all girls and women worldwide.
Four of the five IFUW manifestos examine specific steps in the education cycle: secondary education; tertiary education; continuing education; and non-traditional education, identifying and addressing the distinctive challenges facing girls and women. The fifth manifesto “Education for All” provides a succinct overview of the necessity to educate girls and women generally, emphasizing that “access to education is both an internationally recognized human right, as well as a fundamental enabler to achieve economic growth, human development, peace and stability.”
Direct Link to IFUW Education for All Manifesto – Education for Women & Girl
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Извор: WUNRN – 21.01.2015
