Article 10 Equality in education

Education for Equality

Bildungsungleichheit durch Homogenisierung (Educational inequality by homogenization, in German) by Katrin Zinoun

Article 10 Equal rights in the field of education and training

Viet Nam has basically acquired gender equality in primary education and is trying to accomplish universalization of lower secondary education.

By and large, equality in primary education in Vietnam is ensured.

The Ministry of Education therefore has a policy framework to advance gender equality in education.

10.2 Ensuring the equality of opportunity and learning conditions for men and women

For instance, the Convention deals with women's right to equality in the field of education in its article 9.

A redoubling of efforts was indicated, particularly as equality in educational opportunities was critical.

The UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education, in her discussion about the purpose of education, asks if it is reinforcing or eliminating inequality.

15. Urges all Governments to ensure women's equal rights with men and their equal access to all levels of education

Compulsory, free primary education for all children on an equal footing.

Giving women equal access to an adequate education brings the global community steps closer to achieving universal primary education.

Eliminating gender inequalities in primary and secondary education by 2006 and at all educational levels by 2015

A notable increase in the number of girls at all three levels of the education system, thanks to the equity committees that have been created within the three ministries responsible for national education.

The provisions of the above mentioned legal documents continue to conform to the principle of equality in education while creating mechanisms and necessary conditions for women and girl children to enjoy equality in education and training.

A protocol of intentions was signed between SEPPIR and the Ministry of Education to make a proposal to build transversality of the racial issue into the education.

These differences were not only a consequence of gender inequality in the approach to the educational system.

The Brazilian Government joined forces with the Special Secretariat on Policies for the Promotion of Racial Equality (SEPPIR) and the Ministry of Education to stimulate affirmative action policies for higher level education.

Factors impeding the access of indigenous peoples to education discrimination and lack of equal access

b) Create awareness of the importance of gender equality and develop gender analytic capabilities throughout the education and training system

We also encourage full gender equality, which will eliminate stereotypes of the image of women in order to allow egalitarian access to education and employment for women.

Affirming that the realization of the right to education, especially for girls, contributes to the promotion of gender equality and the eradication of poverty,

Sweden is currently leading the EU in statistics measuring equality in the political system and equality in the education system.

(d) Develop specific curricula and materials on gender equality for both boys and girls at all levels of education

In November 2002, all ministers of education signed the document Educational reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina the global goal of which is to offer a good quality education equally accessible to all, at all levels of the education system.

A study of management culture in relation to senior appointments in education, sponsored by the Gender Equality Unit of the Department of Education and Science, was already bearing fruit the new Secretary General of the Department was a woman.

One of the main challenges facing the Ministry of Education and Culture in terms of achieving gender equality in education was the eradication of sexual harassment, most of the victims of which were female pupils.

The equality 0.999... 1 has long been accepted by mathematicians and is part of general mathematical education.

Education is a human right and an essential as well as a powerful tool for achieving gender equality, development and peace.

Equality in education seemed to be hampered by high drop out rates among girls, traditional stereotypes and a shortage of teachers.

Education for All goal 5 on the elimination of gender disparities in education by 2005 and on the achievement of gender equality by 2015 is directly linked to access and quality education issues.

Anyone who believes in the rights of all children to quality education should be troubled by a decision so myopic.

10.1 Vanuatu has progressed well toward achieving gender equity in school enrolments especially at the primary and junior secondary levels of education.

The large difference in opportunities in education between countries is one of the basic causes of global inequality.

The gender equality objective in education is underpinned by commitment to the 1997 document entitled Gender Equity A Framework for Australian Schools .

(h) To harness the rapidly evolving information and communication technologies to support education at an affordable cost, including open and distance education, while reducing inequality in access and quality

The present report focuses on the obstacles, disparities and challenges facing indigenous peoples with regard to access to and quality of education and the cultural appropriateness of educational approaches.

We also welcome national efforts to ensure gender equality, and we encourage States to continue making progress on education and literacy.

The subject matters that promote the Equality of genders are an integral part of the curriculum for all levels of education.

The Ministry of Education (MEC), together with the Special Secretariat on Policies for the Promotion of Racial Equality (SEPPIR), created an Inter Ministerial Committee for Affirmative Action Policies.

The interlinkages among education, health and work can also result in multiple discrimination and inequalities.

Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit.

(e) To harness the rapidly evolving information and communication technologies to support education at an affordable cost, including open and distance education, while reducing inequality in access and quality