Literacy unlocks the door to learning throughout life, is essential to development and health, and opens the way for democratic participation and active citizenship.”
Kofi Annan
Many of us take literacy for granted. We consider it to be a right not a privilege, but many women are denied this basic right.
Women who have no access to literacy are greatly disadvantaged, missing out on many opportunities that might otherwise be available to them.
Dear E-Gender subscribers,
International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) is committed to collaborating with project partners and stakeholders to promote and support dialogue in relation to women, gender and development. As part of our ongoing strategy to advocate for best practice in the sector, we are pleased to bring you the June 2008 edition of E-Gender. This […]
IWDA and partners gather in Vietnam for a week of inspiration, sharing, learning & solidarity
Erin McKinnon, Overseas Program Manager
Bringing together some 20 women from 10 of IWDA’s partner organisations across six countries in Asia, the 2007 IWDA Asian Partners Workshop was held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from 29 October till the 1 November.
Hosted by the Vietnam […]
Dear E-Gender subscribers,
International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) is committed to collaborating with project partners and stakeholders to promote and support dialogue in relation to women, gender and development. As part of our ongoing strategy to advocate for best practice in the sector, we are pleased to bring you the January 2008 edition of E-Gender - […]
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