I’m very pleased to share with you that we recently brought on former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard as a nonresident senior fellow. As prime minister, Julia Gillard made education reform a top priority in Australia, and her passion and commitment to improve education around the world will continue with her work at the center. As a fellow, she will participate in a variety of research projects, including initiatives promoting girls’ education in developing countries. We look forward to … [Read more...]
Learning Metrics Task Force, Rebecca Winthrop
October 31, 2013 by Team Celebration
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AMMAN – Jordanian National Commission for Women
August 24, 2011 by Team Celebration
King, Queen discuss Jordanian women’s issues with activists Wed 24 August 2011 AMMAN - His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday urged women to actively contribute to efforts aimed at achieving reform and the modernisation process, according to a Royal Court statement. At a meeting, attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania, with several women activists, the Monarch said he seeks a more effective role of women in the decision-making process and in the national dialogue committee, which is tasked … [Read more...]
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