Indigenous people around the world face challenges — such as marginalization, systemic discrimination, and limited recognition for their contributions and knowledge — that hinder their development and their inclusion in mainstream society. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), these issues are further complicated by their mistrust of the dominant group, Bantus. While Bantus are often perceived as oppressors, the groups have historically shared cultural and commercial exchanges and mutually respected each other.
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In both ordinary times and times of crisis, one of the best ways to tackle many of the issues facing the world today — from poverty to gender-based violence to climate change — is to provide primary school-aged girls with a quality education. Despite this, some 122 million girls worldwide are out of school. Too many girls and women are held back by bias, social norms, and expectations influencing the education they receive and the subjects they study. Around the world, 120 million girls — one in 10 — under the age of 20 have experienced sexual violence. Bullying, including gender-based bullying, is a common form of violence taking place in schools. We know that these trends are made worse by the impact of crisis, conflict and climate change on women and girls.
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Creating inclusive workplaces for people with disabilities
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Habtamu Buli, Disability Inclusion Technical Officer, Gender, Equity and Social Inclusion, FHI 360
Elise Young, Senior Technical Advisor, Gender, Equity and Social Inclusion, FHI 360
Organizations are at their best when they welcome, respect and include people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. At FHI 360, we prioritize disability inclusion and are continuously working to strengthen our practices and culture. But we know our work is not — and will never be — done.
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While disparities have long existed in education, the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have made them even more apparent.
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