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31 December 2008 Training Material Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)

Original INEE Training Package Adaptation: Early Reconstruction

This is an adaptation of the initial Zamborra background note in the original training package (sessions on assessment, design, monitoring and evaluation) and related roles with a focus on early reconstruction phase of an emergency. These roles were developed by the consultant who created the original INEE training materials.

31 December 2008 Case Study
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organziation (UNESCO), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE),

Human Rights Education: A Compendium of Good Practice

A compilation of 101 examples of good practice in human rights education in primary schools, secondary schools and teacher training institutions in the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) area

31 December 2008 Case Study UNESCO International Institute for Education Planning (UNESCO-IIEP), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organziation (UNESCO)

Opportunities for Change: education innovation and reform during and after conflict

War and conflict have a considerable negative impact on the education sector. However, even as education systems are damaged or destroyed by violence, multiple opportunities emerge for positive innovation and reform.

31 December 2008 Report
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
The Consultative Group on Early Childhood Care and Development

The Path of Most Resilience: Early Childhood Care and Development in Emergencies Principles and Practice

“The Path of Most Resilience” describes an integrated, holistic approach for assisting children affected by emergencies. This Working Paper serves as a starting point, an opportunity to outline foundational principles of the field of early childhood care and development (ECCD) in emergencies.

31 December 2008 Manual/Handbook/Guide International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

Psychosocial Interventions: A Handbook

This handbook prepared by the International Federation Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support (the PS Centre) reflects the increasingly active role that the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement plays in psychosocial responses.

31 December 2008 Manual/Handbook/Guide United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organziation (UNESCO)

Policy Guidelines on Inclusion in Education

The objectives of these Guidelines are to assist countries in strengthening the focus on inclusion in their strategies and plans for education, to introduce the broadened concept of inclusive education and to highlight the areas that need particular attention to promote inclusive education and strengthen policy development.

1 December 2008 Research Publication US Agency for International Development (USAID)

Impact of Oportunidades on Contraceptive Methods Use In Adolescent and Young Adult Women Living In Rural Areas, 1997-2000

Oportunidades is a social program run by the Mexican government that seeks to improve education, health, nutrition, and living conditions of those living in extreme poverty. People supported by the program attend monthly health talks, which include information on contraceptive methods. Reduction in fertility, especially among youths, is deemed crucial to accomplish the program’s goals.

1 December 2008 Report United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organziation (UNESCO)

EFA Global Monitoring Report 2009: Overcoming inequality - why governance matters

This report identifies deep and persistent disparities based on income, gender, location, ethnicity and other markers for disadvantage as a major barrier to progress in education. Inequity in education is linked to wider disparities in the distribution of power, wealth and opportunity.

1 November 2008 Report United Nations Girls Education Initiative (UNGEI)

Transforming Policy and Practice for Gender in Education: A Gender Review of the EFA Report

This critique of the 2009 Global Monitoring Report finds that the issue of gender does not come through the report as a salient or dominant one. The favorable conditions that must be developed to encourage girls to enter and stay in school are not flagged as policy priorities, although sporadic mention is made of incentives and scholarships for girls.

1 November 2008 Journal Article
War Trauma Foundation

Building an evidence base on mental health interventions for children affected by armed conflict

This paper reviews what is currently known from research about the effectiveness of interventions to address mental health problems in children and adolescents affected by armed conflict. The focus will be on interventions delivered in conflict affected countries either during active humanitarian emergencies or during the post conflict period.

30 September 2008 Manual/Handbook/Guide Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)

INEE Good Practice Guide: Inclusive Education of Children At Risk – Persons with Disabilities

People with disabilities have the same right to educational services as other people. Often people with disabilities are perceived to be a burden by their parents, teachers and other members of their communities, who do not think they are capable of being educated or contributing to society.