S4 gender challenges education ca

Challenges for Syrian Refugees& Vulnerable Host Communities

Gender and Education

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Challenges for Boys& Girls

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Gender-Sensitive Approach

• Gender analysis and SADD

• Adapted assistance

• Prevent/ mitigate negative impacts

• Adequate participation

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Implications for Education Programming 1/3

• Transportation

– Organised and accompanied transport

– Key to overcome general financial barriers

• Scheduling of activities

– Compatibility with work

– Safety concerns for activities after sunset

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Implications for Education Programming 2/3

• Involvement of parents – Key to overcome gender-

related barriers

– Awareness raising on importance of education, early marriage, etc.

– Engaging parents in education (PTM/PTA)

– Target male/ female caretakers alike

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Implications for Education Programmes 3/3

• Quality education needs to be gender sensitive – Teacher training,

infrastructure, curriculum, etc.

• Holistic approaches – Multifaceted challenges – Linking quality education,

livelihoods support, counselling, etc.

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Thank you! Questions/ Comments/ Reflections?