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Internet intermediaries and violence against women online Facebook: A case study

2011-2020, Case Study, Gender, Gender-Based Violence, International Organization, Magazine/Newsletter / By

This profile is part of a short study of the policies of three major internet intermediaries, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, with respect to violence against women online. The study aims to map the corporate policies of these intermediaries that allow for the identification, reporting and rectification of incidents of harassment or violence against women via …

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Economic Growth, Comparative Advantage, and Gender Differences in Schooling Outcomes: Evidence from the Birthweight Differences of Chinese Twins

2011-2020, Book/Handbook/Booklet, Case Study, Gender, Gender Mainstreaming, International Organization, Social Development / By

This paper estimates the gender-specific effects of birthweight on a variety of schooling and labor market outcomes. A unique feature of the study is to use micro evidence on the relationship between birthweight—an early measure of nutritional advantage—and schooling outcomes to make inferences about the relationships between specific aspects of economic growth and schooling investments …

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Unpaid Care Work: Resource Guide

2011-2020, Book/Handbook/Booklet, Cultural Development, Economic Development, Gender, Gender Mainstreaming, Guide/Manual, International Organization, Social Development / By

This resource guide is based on discussions and thinking from the unpaid care work workshop held in Nairobi, Kenya from 21-24 March 2011. The workshop brought together ActionAid staff and partners from Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and India. It was a mix of programme and policy staff including representatives from the International Women’s Rights, Education, HIV …

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