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Saturday, April 20, 2013

Getting to know your international contacts - - part 3



Well, I am a little disappointed that my international contact did not respond to my questions this week.  I waited until today (Saturday) hoping to get a response but have now opted to do the alternative assignment.

In looking at the UNESCO website, I easily found articles and events related to my professional goals.  The first article I read was under the EDUCATION tab on a news link.  It was written by Irina Bokova, the Director - General of UNESCO.  The title caught my attention - - The First International Day of the Girl Child.  It is about raising awareness for the discrimination and inequities that girls all over the world face.  Girls endure more poverty, violence, early marriage, and lack of opportunities than do boys.  This is still an injustice in the US as well.  Women make less than their male counterparts for the same job.  This inequity and injustice violates basic rights.  Empowerment through education can break this cycle. Educating others will change the lives of these children for the better, which is one of my professional goals.

Next, under the UNESCO tab, I looked at the Calendar of Events and noticed a workshop on Data Management.  It is a three day workshop in Nepal to strengthen providers capacities in data collection and analysis.  It will help in program planning and monitoring and evaluation.  This sounds like a great opportunity to improve program performance which any administrator would welcome.

Finally, under the CULTURE tab, I found an article on UNESCO & CERDOTOLA joining together to promote African Cultures.  This agreement was just signed on April 12th.  It's purpose is to establish stronger cooperation between the two organizations to use their expertise in the field of culture and human and social sciences.  Their goal is to safeguard and enhance the world history, languages, and cultural heritage of Africa.  Collaborative efforts such as this are a great way to become a strong effective leader, another of my professional goals. 

                                               


UNESCO  http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 20, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Wow! What a great resource the UNESCO site is. I have already bookmarked it. Gender inequality makes my blood boil. I come from a country (India) where this inequality is only growing. Male child is still preferred and in some parts female infanticide is rampant.
    Thanks for sharing a great post about the culture tab, it seems like a wonderful effort towards collaboration.

    Cheers!
    Sonali

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  2. UnknownApril 21, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Hi Lynn,

    I was just discussing gender biases with my students last week. The things we take for granted sometimes that are not afforded to others simply because they women. You are also correct that this type of discrimination is also prevalent here in America as well but I am so thankful that President Obama has taken actions to correct the inequalities towards women in the workplace.

    Thanks,
    Berdetta

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  3. AnonymousApril 21, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    I also looked at the Day of the Girl Child. I think that it is great to talk about and acknowledge the differences between males and females. Everyone should be treated equally no matter their gender or race. It is great that they bring light to a heavy issue. Hopefully educating people and making them aware of the biases, the male and females roles will start to become equal.

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  4. UnknownApril 21, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Lynn

    As usual you have a wonderful blog full of information and I can tell you learned alot from this website. It is sad to see how girls are still mistreatd and discriminated against just because of being a female. AS educators we work to help teach our children to be fair and equal to each other. Working towards equity and fairness. Great blog Lynn, MElissa

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