The Global Search for Education: Women – Part 4 – Egypt
“I think it is important for any new government to take action to re-instate a fair quota of dedicated seats in parliament for women; only this would ensure they are fairly represented.” — Tatiana Philiptchenko “You are not Islam! You are not Egypt! Where is my freedom?” (An Egyptian woman protesting plans to reduce the legal age of marriage to 13 as reported in The Observer, March 30, 2013)...
The Global Search for Education: Student Loan Solution Will Come
Most countries, including the United States, want to ensure their students are equipped with the 21st century education needed to compete in today’s world. Can U.S. higher education systems remain competitive in terms of equity and positive outcomes among their global competitors? According to OECD Education Indicators in Focus, “Higher Education financing systems that charge a moderate level of tuition fees...
Are You a Citizen Artist?
I am a Citizen Artist. Are you? Growing up to be an aspiring artist, a passion nurtured by both my parents, had its pros and cons but thankfully, mainly the former. That infamous, awful cliché, “Surely you don’t want to be a poor starving artist?” expressed by so many uninformed (or as my mother would say uneducated) folks along the journey has taken me from the depths of inward despair to the heights of good fortune...
The Global Search for Education: Women – Part 3
“Today, women’s movements are mobilizing with strong support from men, holding greater promise that gender equity can be achieved.” — Mary King Educated women with financial backing, technology and connections can contribute to their economies and further the growth of their societies just as efficiently and successfully as men. Yet discrimination against women burdens our world in so many devastating...
The Global Search for Education: Women – Part 2
“China and India are problematic. China ranks second lowest on health and survival measures, largely because of female infanticide. India ranks lowest among large emerging markets.” — Ian Scott Throughout history, making progress towards gender equality has been a long and hard fought battle. Today, the violation of women’s rights in emerging markets and around the world still remains widespread. It...
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