by Cecile Vernant | Jul 3, 2015 | Youth Empowerment
On Tuesday June 24th, I represented CONCORD Europe (the group in Brussels representing European development NGOs) at the European Parliament Development Committee for a hearing on gender equality and development – and in particular the upcoming EU Gender Action...
by Howard Akimala | Jul 3, 2015 | Kenya, Youth Empowerment
The Senate in Kenya is currently debating the Reproductive Health Care Bill which among other things proposes to facilitate the provision of adolescent –friendly reproductive health and sexual health information and education. The Bill also obligates national and...
by Andreia Oliveira | Jun 30, 2015 | Youth Empowerment
2015 is a special year for development, both outside and inside the EU. It is the first ever European Year to specifically target the EU’s external action and is then a great platform to foster citizens’ interest and knowledge on development policy and...
by dswen | Jun 24, 2015 | Youth Empowerment
Did you know that women account for 40% of the work place but are the most discriminated? According to the World Bank, women and girls are often trapped in vulnerable jobs, have lower pay and weak social security, and quite often face little chance of promotion. To...
by Julie Najjunju | Jun 24, 2015 | Uganda, Youth Empowerment
The total approved budget for next financial year 2015/16 is UGX23,972 billion and external financing is equivalent to UGX. 5,649 billion in grants and loans. FY 2015/16 Budget focus is mainly on the National Security and Defense, Private Sector Enterprise Development...
by Julie Najjunju | Jun 24, 2015 | Youth Empowerment
13th June is a memorable day in the lives of women and girls in Kisoko Sub County, Tororo district. They were blessed to host Lambert Grijns, Ambassador for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) & HIV & AIDS of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign...