Adizah Tejani
Life as a global citizen….
Category: Education
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Gender Equality: an activists view
Last month, Gender was a hot topic within International Development and the fight against poverty worldwide. In March it was International Women’s Day, UN Women gained some momentum and it also played host the publication of The International Handbook of Gender and Poverty edited by Sylvia Chant. It has been great to highlight the progress… Read.
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The UN International Year of Youth – Are Young People Valued?
January 2011 marks the fifth month of the United Nations International Year of Youth. The year commenced on August 12 2010, and represents an effort to ‘harness the energy, imagination and initiative of the world’s youth in overcoming the challenges facing humankind, from enhancing peace to boosting economic development’ (UN 2011). The three key focus areas… Read.
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Building My Platform For Yaarah Schools
Adizah Tejani, a former volunteer on overseas programme Platform2, reflects upon a busy month (and year) working for global development; from P2 to her contribution for Yaarah Schools… As September drew to a close I took a step back to reflect upon a busy month and year. One thing that has tied together all my… Read.
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DFID, MDG’s and Young People
On Wednesday the 15th of September, I took the day off work to go and meet Nick Clegg (Deputy Prime Minister) and Andrew Mitchell (Minister for International Development) , along with 25 other young people. Above is the ‘official photograph’ and here is the ‘official press release‘ , can you spot me? I’m at the… Read.
Looking Towards Our Future 