Child abuse by teachers in Zimbabwe

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Sep 03, 2001

Analysis of 246 reported cases of abuse by teachers in secondary schools in Zimbabwe, 1990 to 1997, identified 212 cases of sexual abuse, 33 cases of physical abuse and one case of emotional abuse.

Zimbabwe

New efforts to salvage deal at race conference

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Sep 03, 2001

Diplomatic efforts intensified yesterday to end rows over the Middle East and slavery that threaten to ruin a UN conference on racism that is taking place in South Africa.

World Conference Against Racism

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Sep 03, 2001

Scores of governments thought the World Conference against Racism (officially, against Racism, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance) would be just another UN talking shop. But they have been shocked to find themselves in the spotlight as NGOs use the 31 August-7 September event in South Africa to raise a range of issues, from reparations for slavery to migration, from Zionism to caste, from indigenous peoples to sexual intolerance. Follow detailed coverage of the conference from OneWorld.

International Council on Social Welfare seeks Executive Director

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Sep 03, 2001

Senior job opportunity - the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW), based in London but with offices in Bangkok, Kampala and Ottawa, is looking for a new Executive Director. A proven track record in advocacy and policy development is a key requirement. For further information contact Michael Wills of Oxford Human Resource Consultants Ltd.

A geography lesson beyond the classroom

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Sep 03, 2001

It started as a simple geography class exercise for learners at Weston Agricultural College in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. But it managed to become much more than a classroom lecture. It ended up with the local town council being forced to acknowledge the huge problems caused by a municipal dumping site next to a river.

Is AIDS awareness in schools enough to check the disease?

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Sep 03, 2001

Can the use of the curriculum to promote sexual health in schools help check HIV/AIDS? Perhaps not. Unless gender equality is brought about, the fight against the deadly virus at the school level may be futile. This report poses some relevant questions.

Sexual abuse in African Schools - Conspiracy of silence?

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Sep 03, 2001

Schools in sub-Saharan Africa tolerate serious sexual harassment and abuse, most of it perpetrated by older male pupils and male teachers. Why is the school a violent place for girls? How does school culture encourage gender violence? In the light of the AIDS crisis, sexual violence against young girls needs to be vigorously tackled.

Say Yes for Children

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Sep 03, 2001

This campaign seeks to rally people behind 10 principles to improve and protect the lives of children. The movement aims to build a groundswell of support, through actions and signature pledges, that will push leaders to renew and honour their commitments to children at the UN General Assembly’s Special Session on Children in New York, Sept 19-21. Pledge YOUR support for the 10 principles of the campaign at The Global Movement for Children website - or by e-mail.

Ghana: Children Speak Out

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Sep 03, 2001

When a Children’s Parliament debated on the current situation of children in Ghana in April, the President responded to their concerns by promising a commitment to education reforms with the implementation of a national policy for free, compulsory basic education and an expanded teacher training programme, as well as to urgent actions to halt child labour and fight child abuse. US$20,000 was raised at the launch event for a Children’s Fund in Ghana.
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Uganda: Literacy Up By 10%

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Sep 03, 2001

Uganda's literacy rate has gone up by almost 10% over the last decade alone, an International Conference on Education and Poverty Eradication has heard.

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