Gender describes the expectations that society has of women and men, girls and boys, and the way they relate to each other. Gender expectations shape the economic roles and strategies that young people are taught to pursue, and result in different vulnerability factors among youth and children. This section of the website draws together resources on the topic of gender issues in economic strengthening for children and youth to provide practitioners and donors with the information necessary to better meet the specific needs of vulnerable girls and boys.
Date:
Apr 18 2009 - Apr 19 2009
Location:
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Host:
Unite For Sight’s conference convenes a committed vanguard of thousands from more than 60 countries. The conference challenges students, professionals, educators, doctors, scientists, lawyers, universities, corporations, nonprofits, and others, to develop innovative solutions to achieve global goals.
The conference will feature 200 Speakers, including Keynote Addresses by Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, Dr. Sonia Sachs, Dr. Susan Blumenthal, and Dr. Harold Varmus. Social innovation sessions by CEOs and Directors of Save The Children, Partners in Health, HealthStore Foundation, mothers2mothers, among others, are planned. In addition, “Young Leaders of Social Change” Speakers are featured on the agenda.
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