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During the International Youth Day 2020, young people will get ready for the future of work by engaging in dialogues with each other, with policy makers and private sector to map out the issues they see around changing world of work
About
Empower Youth for Work (EYW) started on 1 July 2016 and is a five-year programme, funded by the IKEA Foundation. The programme focuses on enabling young people (especially young women) in rural climate-affected areas of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Ethiopia to seek and obtain decent work. Working with a wide range of stakeholders (including young people, government and the private sector), the programme applies a holistic approach to tackle issues of gender-based discrimination, sexual reproductive health, and quality education—all of which impact young people in making choices about employment. The programme activities promote climate-friendly practices and support young people and their communities in adapting to the effects of climate change. Through the use of human-centred design techniques, we involve stakeholders in the development and implementation of activities.
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Read the latest news, personal stories, research and other information from the Empower Youth for Work programme.
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International Youth Day in Ethiopia 2020
In Ethiopia, the EYW team and HAVOYOCO marked International Youth Day 2020 with a panel discussion on the theme ‘Youth Employment and Decent Work – Now and Later’. The aim…
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International Youth Day in Bangladesh 2020
Oxfam in Bangladesh, young people and partners observed International Youth Day 2020 with a wide range of activities. These reflected the overarching theme “Youth Engagement for Global Action”; they also…
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International Youth Day in Pakistan 2020
In Pakistan, as in the other EYW countries, International Youth Day 2020 provided an opportunity for young people to come together to discuss the future of work. Young women and…
Empower Youth for Work is a five-year programme that focuses on enabling young people in the rural areas of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Ethiopia to work.