Tag: economic empowerment
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How Countries Can Adopt the SDGs to the Local Context
There is global consensus that advocating for girls and women is not only the right thing to do, but the smart thing to do. Learn what countries in the Middle East are doing to advance gender equality.
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MANAVA: Transforming Female Artisans’ Lives in Cambodia
If you’re looking for a unique holiday gift for your friends and family, take a look at #MANAVA, a social enterprise that empowers female #artisans in #Cambodia. These women craft exquisite works of art you can wear or display in your home – check out their campaign https://igg.me/at/manava
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How One Woman is Making the Case for Inclusion in Employment for Women with Special Needs
Of the 624,000 people living with disabilities in Azerbaijan, according to Chairman of the State Social Protection Fund Salim Muslumov, over 290,000 are women, and a majority of them are unemployed. Sara Rajabli recognized this issue and sought to address this lack of inclusion in employment for this population. She founded BUTA Art & Sweets…
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Local Craftsmanship in Siem Reap
It’s amazing how you can find opportunities to learn about the local culture for free; you can simply visit the restaurants shops and talk to the locals, take advantage of the free guided walking tours, or if you have the time, live in that city for a month or longer 🙂 Because I spend most…
A Healthy Blueprint 