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Investing in human development is key to mitigate and revert the effects of the pandemic: we cannot afford to dither and delay
The following article was co-authored by MEPs Charles Goerens and Urmas Paet: At the beginning of the pandemic, Team Europe committed to deploy an unprecedented global response to deal with the pandemic and its social and economic consequences: almost 40 billion euros...
Young people leading the fight for access to contraceptive care
Every year, celebrations take place around the world to mark World Contraception Day on September 26. Launched back in 2007, the day’s mission is to increase awareness of modern contraception and every individual’s right to choose if, when, and with whom to have...
DSW Ethiopia Commemorates IYD
Home to one of the largest youth populations in Africa, Ethiopia marked International Youth Day (IYD) on August 12, 2021 for the eighteenth consecutive year. Twelve days later, DSW Ethiopia hosted a half-day panel discussion in commemoration of the day. Forty-five...
Why the New German Government Needs to Prioritize Gender Equality in International Development
by Megan O’Donnell and Alisa Kaps After 16 years under Angela Merkel, the German federal election is just around the corner, with the chancellorship up for grabs. Rarely has it seemed so difficult to assess who will take it over. But no matter which parties form the...
DSW advocates for the combating of SGBV at the workplace
At a biannual review meeting, DSW teamed up with regional stakeholders, some of whom are currently members of the legislative bodies, to advocate against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The half-day workshop, which took place on July 2, 2021, at the Sapphire...
Tell me a story…
Registration is now open for DSW’s virtual Stories of Change Conference. Register now and join us September 16-17, 2021! Registration: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/virtual-stories-of-change-conference-on-16th-17th-september-2021-tickets-167074186389 Please note:...
SAfA’s project convenes inception workshop in Ethiopia
In July, an inception workshop for the project ‘Enhancing the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Livelihood Prospects’ of youth was held at a DSW youth development training center. The team discussed the detailed implementation modality of the four-year project...
Two DSW Youth Champions transforming young lives in Tanzania
Eight DSW Youth Champions will be using their voices this year to make sure the EU’s external action effectively responds to young people’s needs, particularly in the field of global health and sexual and reproductive health and rights. The Youth Champions are from...
Promoting health innovation on International Youth Day 2021
The theme of International Youth Day 2021 focuses on youth innovation for human and planetary health. As described by António Guterres, UN Secretary-General; “Young people are on the frontlines of the struggle to build a better future for all. The COVID-19 pandemic...
Youth Champions help to tackle challenges faced by young people in Ethiopia
Eight DSW Youth Champions will be using their voices this year to make sure the EU’s external action effectively responds to young people’s needs, particularly in the field of global health and sexual and reproductive health and rights. The Youth Champions are from...
