(2015) Women’s participation in government gives them a direct say in the policies, laws, and regulations that affect their lives. Canada, for the first time in its history, has achieved gender parity in the federal cabinet: Newly elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau divided the cabinet posts evenly between men and women—15 each—and made news headlines. When asked to explain his decision, Trudeau told reporters: “Because it’s 2015.”1
Project: Empowering Evidence-Driven Advocacy
Young people make up the majority of Kabale District’s population. With access to youth-friendly health services, including family planning for pregnancy prevention, they can lead healthy and productive lives that contribute to Kabale’s society and economy.
(2010) The link between marriage and childbearing has greatly weakened worldwide, evidenced by a sharp rise in births outside marriage in most developed countries.
(2010) Numerous studies have demonstrated the positive impact of girls' education on child and maternal mortality, health, fertility rates, poverty, and economic growth.
(2014) Le Myanmar (appelé la Birmanie jusqu’en mai 1989) revient dans l’actualité, en particulier parce qu’il a récemment fait des progrès notables pour parvenir à un régime plus démocratique.
(2014) Countries around the world are paying more attention to inequality as an indicator of social and economic well-being.
