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Annual Campaign: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual internationalGBV campaign from November 25 to December 10, 2022. During this time, individuals and organizations around the world coalesce to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

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Tackling violence against women is essential for economic growth in Central Asia

“Where are all the women?” I asked my team after assuming the duties of the World Bankkazakhstan_women_bazaar.jpg director for Central Asia in July 2021. In my introductory meetings with heads of state, governments, and major cities across the region, I and other World Bank officials were usually the only women in the room.

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Remittances Grow 5% in 2022, Despite Global Headwinds

WASHINGTON, Nov 30, 2022 — Remittances to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) withstood global headwinds in 2022, growing an estimated 5% to $626 billion. This is sharply lower than the 10.2% increase in 2021, according to the latest World Bank Migration and Development Brief.

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How Vietnam Opened New Doors for Deaf Children

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  • The Quality Improvement of Primary Education for Deaf Children Project developed new sign language gestures and trained deaf teachers, mentors, and caregivers.
  • Expanded sign language facilitated the integration of deaf children in Vietnam into the mainstream and special education.
  • The success of the project makes it suitable for expansion around the country and to older students.

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