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International Conventions and Agreements on Gender Equality in Education

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Which international convention is considered a landmark document in promoting gender equality in education?

  1. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

  2. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

  3. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

  4. Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CEDAW is widely recognized as the most comprehensive international treaty addressing gender equality and discrimination against women, including in the field of education.

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) included a specific goal related to gender equality in education. What was the target set under this goal?

  1. Achieve universal primary education for both boys and girls

  2. Eliminate gender disparities in primary and secondary education

  3. Ensure equal access to quality education at all levels

  4. Promote lifelong learning opportunities for women and girls

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MDG 2 aimed to achieve universal primary education for both boys and girls by 2015.

The Education for All (EFA) movement emphasized the importance of gender equality in education. What was the key goal of the EFA movement?

  1. Provide quality education for all children, regardless of gender

  2. Eliminate gender disparities in education at all levels

  3. Ensure equal access to education for girls and boys

  4. Promote lifelong learning opportunities for women and girls

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The EFA movement aimed to provide quality education for all children, with a focus on reaching the most marginalized and disadvantaged groups, including girls.

The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted at the Fourth World Conference on Women, set out a comprehensive framework for achieving gender equality. What was a key commitment made in this document regarding education?

  1. Eliminate gender disparities in primary and secondary education by 2005

  2. Ensure equal access to quality education at all levels for girls and women

  3. Promote lifelong learning opportunities for women and girls

  4. Address the root causes of gender inequality in education

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Beijing Declaration committed to ensuring equal access to quality education at all levels for girls and women.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in 2015, include a specific goal related to gender equality in education. What is the target set under this goal?

  1. Achieve universal primary and secondary education for all girls and boys

  2. Eliminate gender disparities in education at all levels

  3. Ensure equal access to quality education at all levels for girls and women

  4. Promote lifelong learning opportunities for women and girls

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SDG 4 aims to achieve universal primary and secondary education for all girls and boys by 2030.

The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) is a multilateral partnership that supports education in developing countries. What is one of the key priorities of the GPE?

  1. Promote gender equality in education

  2. Increase access to quality education for girls

  3. Address the needs of marginalized and disadvantaged groups

  4. Improve the quality of education for all children

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The GPE has a strong focus on promoting gender equality in education and increasing access to quality education for girls.

The Commonwealth Secretariat has played a significant role in promoting gender equality in education. What is one of the key initiatives of the Commonwealth Secretariat in this area?

  1. The Gender Equality in Education Network

  2. The Gender Responsive Pedagogy Initiative

  3. The Girls' Education Challenge

  4. The Commonwealth Education Fund

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gender Equality in Education Network is a platform for sharing good practices, resources, and research on gender equality in education within the Commonwealth.

UNESCO has been a leading organization in promoting gender equality in education. What is one of the key publications of UNESCO in this area?

  1. The Education for All Global Monitoring Report

  2. The Gender and Education Association Journal

  3. The UNESCO Institute for Statistics Gender Data Portal

  4. The UNESCO Gender Equality Policy Toolkit

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Education for All Global Monitoring Report includes a section on gender equality in education, which provides data and analysis on progress towards achieving gender equality in education.

The World Bank has also been involved in promoting gender equality in education. What is one of the key initiatives of the World Bank in this area?

  1. The Global Partnership for Education

  2. The Gender Responsive Budgeting Initiative

  3. The Girls' Education Initiative

  4. The Education Quality Improvement Program

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Girls' Education Initiative is a World Bank-led initiative that aims to increase access to quality education for girls in developing countries.

The United Nations Girls' Education Initiative (UNGEI) is a global partnership that aims to accelerate progress towards gender equality in education. What is one of the key goals of UNGEI?

  1. Increase the number of girls completing secondary education

  2. Improve the quality of education for girls

  3. Address the needs of marginalized and disadvantaged girls

  4. Promote gender-responsive teaching and learning

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

UNGEI aims to increase the number of girls completing secondary education by 2030.

The Malala Fund is a non-profit organization that advocates for girls' education. What is one of the key initiatives of the Malala Fund?

  1. The Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Program

  2. The Malala Education Champion Network

  3. The Malala Advocacy Toolkit

  4. The Malala Girls' Leadership Program

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Program provides financial support to girls from developing countries to pursue secondary and higher education.

The Education Above All Foundation is a global initiative that aims to provide quality education to children in marginalized and conflict-affected areas. What is one of the key programs of the Education Above All Foundation?

  1. The Educate A Child program

  2. The Protect Education in Insecurity and Conflict program

  3. The Girls' Education Challenge

  4. The Teacher Training Initiative

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Educate A Child program aims to provide quality primary education to out-of-school children in developing countries.

The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) has set a target for gender equality in education. What is this target?

  1. Achieve gender parity in primary and secondary education by 2030

  2. Eliminate gender disparities in education at all levels by 2025

  3. Ensure equal access to quality education for girls and boys by 2020

  4. Promote gender-responsive teaching and learning in all schools by 2025

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The GPE has set a target to achieve gender parity in primary and secondary education by 2030.

The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action calls for the elimination of gender disparities in education by what year?

  1. 2000

  2. 2015

  3. 2020

  4. 2030

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action calls for the elimination of gender disparities in education by the year 2000.

Which international convention specifically addresses the issue of violence against women and girls in education?

  1. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

  2. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

  3. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

  4. Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CEDAW specifically addresses the issue of violence against women and girls in education, calling for the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women, including in the field of education.

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