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Faced with declining enrollment, the elimination of ESSER funds and the unwillingness of many state legislatures to backstop these losses, school districts across the country are making hard choices. ⁠ ⁠ Many are eliminating positions, reducing programs and even closing schools. While public debates have focused on contentious issues like book bans, gender identity and DEI programs, a quieter but more pervasive threat looms: financial challenges. ⁠ ⁠ Read the full article ⬇️⁠ https://lnkd.in/g27w-fVd⁠ ⁠ #innovation #education #educationsystem #schoolsystem #highschool #philanthropy #community

Consider supporting our campaign as part of your holiday season gifting, by giving the gift of education. Visit our GivenGain page to make a donation! https://lnkd.in/dMTrjh4r Quality education and academic support holds many advantages, some if which are highlighted by the Global Partnership organisation: - Education reduces poverty: If all students in low-income countries left school with basic reading skills, 171 million people could be lifted out of poverty. This is equal to a 12% cut in global poverty. - Education makes people healthier: A child whose mother can read is 50% more likely to live past the age of 5, 50% more likely to be immunised, and twice as likely to attend school. - Education promotes gender equality: One additional school year can increase a woman's earnings by 10% to 20%. - Education fosters peace: Literate people are more likely to participate in the democratic process and exercise their civil rights. - Education saves children’s lives: Educating girls averted more than 30 million deaths of children under 5. Every child deserves the #giftofeducation to have a #BrightFuture! Please help us to make this possible.

We join the world in taking a stand against gender-based violence during these 16 Days of Activism. Gender-based violence against young women and girls remains a harsh reality. It affects their mental health, disrupts their education, and robs them of the confidence and potential they need to become leaders. It also hinders our nation’s development by silencing the vital contributions of young people.  As part of our commitment to Policy Area No. 7 of the National Youth Policy and Pillar Two of our Strategic Plan, we will continue to:   - Raise awareness among young people about the laws and policies that protect them from abuse.   - Advocate for the enforcement of legal measures to safeguard youth, particularly adolescent girls and boys, from sexual and gender-based violence, human trafficking, child marriages, teen pregnancies, and other forms of exploitation.  Families, communities, organizations, and leaders must unite to support, educate, and empower young people to challenge harmful norms. Together, we can create a safer and more inclusive society where every young person has the opportunity to thrive.  The time to act is now. Let’s end gender-based violence and build a brighter future for all UN Women UNICEF Jean Sendeza Rex Chapota United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) YONECO SRHR Africa Trust CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education

University of Galway is joining with 15 third level education institutions in Ireland as part of the global campaign - 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The campaign starts today, Monday November 25th - the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until December 10th (Human Rights Day). The initiative will highlight the urgent need to eliminate violence against women and girls, underscored by this year’s theme: Every 11 Minutes, a Woman is Killed. #NoExcuse University of Galway calls upon students, staff, and the wider community to participate in these 16 Days of Activism to foster a world where no woman or girl lives in fear of violence. How to Get Involved: ➡️ Promote Zero Tolerance: Use your voice to spread a message of zero tolerance for violence against women and girls.  ➡️Engage Leaders: Advocate for policies that enforce zero tolerance towards violence and protect women’s rights.  ➡️Support Local Women’s Organisations: Donations and volunteer support are critical to the success of these organisations.  ➡️Share Awareness Using #NoExcuse: Amplify the message on social media, in schools, workplaces, and communities. More about University of Galway’s 16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence schedule of events here: https://ow.ly/JpKQ50UeYmV University of Galway EDI #16DaysOfActivism #GenderEquality #ZeroTolerance #EndGenderBasedViolence

The attack on gender-affirming care continues in the United States. South Carolina now joins several other states in the U.S. to have a ban in place on gender-affirming care for minors.  This bill is one of several passed in the United States prohibiting physicians from providing gender-affirming care to anyone under 18 and banning the use of public funds for gender-affirming care for people of all ages. At Urgent Action Fund, we support feminist movements standing up to protect our right to gender-affirming care because it saves lives! https://lnkd.in/d4HZdYvT

SDG 16: PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. Bhambayi has some of the worst crime and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) statistics according to the South African Police Service (SAPS). We constantly witness gross failures in policing and justice regarding these crimes and their devastating consequences for children. To address this, we have empowered the community to be more assertive in demanding action and justice. One notable example was during Child Protection Week when, in consultation with community leaders and members, we organized a peaceful march. We ensured that children took a central role in both preparation and participation. Over 10,000 people signed our petition, and around 500 marched with us to the Ntuzuma Magistrate’s Court. As a result of our 'call to petition' video, the march, and senior-level meetings, the rapist featured in our child protection video was re-arrested and remains in prison. Additionally, the magistrate who granted bail was removed from the court and placed under investigation. Empowered by the positive outcomes of this peaceful march, the community went on to organize two more marches, with the ReStory Foundation playing a supportive role. On a daily basis, our social workers ensure that individuals have access to fundamental social services and human rights. In 2023, the ReStory team placed 51 children in schools, some as old as 12 years attending school for the first time. We handled 175 rape, neglect and abuse cases, facilitated the orchestration of 27 ID documents and 54 birth certificates, 62 child support grants, provided 253 referrals, and conducted 878 counselling sessions or support groups, among other services. In addition to individual support, we empower our children and the wider community to be courageous agents of positive change, encouraging them to be part of ensuring justice for all and the building of effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. “Change starts with me!” This is not so much about the impact of ReStory Foundation, but rather about the impact of an entire community as it looks to hold those in authority accountable for the work they are tasked to do, and be part of the solution. #together2030 #2030NOW #LeaveNoOneBehind #SDGs #GlobalGoals #2030agenda

From Activism to Action: Sustaining the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence On Day 16 of the #16DaysOfActivism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Comfort Empowerment and Advocacy Foundation (CEAF) reflects on the past two weeks of impactful advocacy, awareness campaigns, and powerful conversations. While these 16 days have been transformative, they serve as a starting point rather than a conclusion. Today, CEAF calls on individuals, organizations, and governments to turn activism into sustained action and embrace the collective responsibility of creating a world free from gender-based violence (GBV). Reflections on the Past 16 Days Over the past 16 days, we have achieved incredible milestones as a global and local community: • Amplifying Voices Survivors shared their stories, shedding light on the realities of gender-based violence. Their courage inspired others to speak up, break the silence, and demand change. • Challenging Harmful Norms Conversations highlighted the cultural, social, and systemic factors that perpetuate violence, including patriarchy, victim-blaming, and gender inequality. Together, we challenged these harmful norms and redefined what respect and equality look like. • Creating Awareness Awareness campaigns educated individuals and communities about the forms, signs, and impacts of GBV. CEAF’s outreach to schools, social media campaigns, and workshops empowered people with knowledge and tools to take action. • Empowering Women and Girls Initiatives emphasized the importance of empowering women and girls through education, economic independence, and safe spaces. Read more on www.ceaf.org.ng https://lnkd.in/edba6RDw

Happy IDAHOBIT! This International day against homophobia, biphobia, intersexphobia and transphobia, we're celebrating the things that young LGBTIQA+ people tell us make them feel good*. Social connection, creating and achieving, affirmation by self and others and making a difference are just some of the factors young queer and trans people identify as positive in their lives. We know it's not easy to be a young person facing multiple systems of discrimination. The young people in our FUSE program have identified that schools designed for neurotypical straight people are one of their biggest barriers — making it easier for bullies to use ableism, homophobia, transphobia and racism against them. But FUSE is giving them the opportunity to change that. They've chosen to create a learning resource for teachers — you'll hear more about it over the next few weeks. We think they're incredible, and they're learning to feel that way about themselves too. Together, we can shift our culture so young people can just be their authentic selves — and thrive. PS: Want to support FUSE? Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gk4tnj86 * Hill, A et al, Writing Themselves In 4, pp121–5

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⚡ In case you missed it ⚡ Today, @IPPRScotland and @FifeGingerbread released a significant report on the #ChildMaintenanceService, uncovering major systemic issues that are impacting families across the UK. The findings highlight critical failures that fuel conflict, perpetuate gender inequality, and fail to support the children who need it most. Read more about the report and its implications: https://lnkd.in/evrjGgmd #ChildWelfare #GenderEquality #Policy #transformingchildmaintenance