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If society doesn't treat women as equal - they won't be

Paul Healey, Head of Profession Social Development, 19 September 2014 - Girls & Women

I am the new Head of Profession for Social Development at DFID. I will be using this space to highlight new research, policy and ideas for social development that are brewing in DFID and worldwide. This week I am going …

Discussing progress

Philippa, 20 August 2012 - Afghanistan, Governance

We review our programmes annually to monitor progress. Security concerns in Afghanistan make these reviews more challenging than in other countries but, with careful planning much can be achieved and learned. I recently joined the team reviewing a new project …

Harnessing the power of sport

Debbie Lye, 28 June 2012 - Africa, Development Debates, Girls & Women

Skill. Ability. Discipline. If becoming a sportsman is hard work, becoming a sportswoman in Zambia is even tougher. You need the mental strength to challenge the assumptions of nearly everyone around you, including your own family. Sharon Museke, who I …

If society doesn't treat women as equal - they won't be

Harnessing the power of sport

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