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Violence against women and girls cannot be the "new normal", so we fight against it and want extra attention during the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.
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.
News
Read the latest news, personal stories, research and other information from the Empower Youth for Work programme.
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Our country, our future: the Bangladesh National Youth Council
Empower Youth for Work is working to establish form National Youth Council to ensure that young women and men from all parts of society are involved in shaping their country’s…
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From ordinary to extraordinary; how three young people from Pakistan achieve their goals
Meet three young people from Pakistan, Shahbaz, Aleena and Mukhtiar, who are overcoming many different barriers to achieve their goals. Shahba Shahbaz Chandio lives in a village in Pakistan’s…
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A ray of hope for Ismail in Bangladesh
While the healing powers of herbal medicines are increasingly well known, they remain largely undiscovered in rural Bangladesh. Ismail Hossain is determined to change this with his new business venture.…
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.