HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY FOR WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT
Women in developing countries are 25% less likely to be online than men. 200 million fewer women have access to mobile phones. And a woman is 20% less likely than a man to own a bank account. Women also remain underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, agriculture, and mathematics fields in every region of the world. […]
INCLUSIVE GROWTH
People feel a sense of belonging and accomplishment when they are part of a solution to a problem rather than the problem needing solutions and handouts. GOD created human beings with a distinct purpose and skill to contribute to the development of the community. Everyone has something to contribute. Center for Innovative and Pragmatic Development […]
NEED FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE
Good governance, Democracy and Human Rights at all levels are fundamental to economic growth, political stability, human capital development, peace and security. We work to tackle many aspects of weak governance, human rights abuse, and to promote full respect of the rule of law, equity, equality, increase transparency, freedom of speech and expression, freedom to participate […]
UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, […]
COMBATING CHILD MARRIAGE
We need to work with the Legislators and policy makers to develop and implement national laws that protect girls from harmful practices. Governments can protect girls from harmful practices by strengthening legal provisions, harmonizing statutory and customary law, and effectively enforcing laws. National strategies and plans are an opportunity to address harmful practices, including but […]
HUMAN RIGHTS
Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, […]
COMBATING VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN
All children have the right to be protected from violence, exploitation and abuse. Yet, millions of children worldwide from all socioeconomic backgrounds, across all ages, religions and cultures suffer violence, exploitation and abuse every day. Millions more are at risk. Some girls and boys are particularly vulnerable because of gender, race, ethnic origin or socioeconomic […]
ACHIEVING EQUALITY IN AGRICULTURE
More than half a billion women have joined the workforce over the past 30 years. Women also make up 40% of the agriculture labor force. And nearly 600 million girls are growing up in the developing world. These are big numbers that prove women are a powerful force for change. According to the World Bank, […]
DISABILITIES INCLUSIVENESS
Over 1 billion people, or approximately 15 percent of the world’s population, live with some form of disability. Eighty percent of them live in developing countries. Persons with disabilities are more likely to experience poverty, and less opportunities more than those without disabilities. They are also less likely to access basic services because of stigma, […]
ENCOURAGING MEN
Men play a vital role in providing leadership and security for their immediate family, and must be encouraged to take and pay keen interest in what goes on in their community. Bringing a group of men together with specific interest will boost the peace, security and stability of the society. Men are the highest income […]