Civic Education

Because democracy requires informed participation, citizens must understand ideas about citizenship, politics and government. They need knowledge to make decisions about policy choices and the proper use of authority, along with the skills to voice their concerns, act collectively and hold public officials accountable. Civic education is the process by which the public is made aware of social and political rights and responsibilities, as well as the principles and practices of action. Civic education can also build heightened awareness of the gaps between law and practice, the conditions of marginalized groups and other issues requiring collective action. Civic education can provide a link between education and action, empowering actors with the tools, skills and attitudes necessary to influence change. Women’s groups may conduct civic education specifically tailored to women, informing them of their rights and ultimately strengthening their movement and influence.

From the Library

Women, Nationality and Citizenship

This report highlights discrimination against women in nationality laws by examining laws that differentiate between women and men. It specifically looks into the acquisition and retention of nationality of women, including the nationality of their children, and examines how international law is used to address discrimination cases in nationality laws.

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Video: Gender-Responsive Budgeting: Morocco

This documentary illustrates, when the needs of women living in a particular geographical and cultural context are addressed, the entire community benefits.

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Video: Let’s End Violence Against Women

This video showcases that violence against women is one of the most common forms of violence in the world.

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Empowering Young Women to Lead Change

This manual is to enable young women to prepare and facilitate training on a host of issues that are important to them, including young women’s leadership and human rights.

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Addressing Violence Against Women: Piloting and Programming

This report highlights lessons learned from ten pilot projects that used a programme guide created by UNFPA to help health care providers address gender-based violence. It also summarizes presentations from ten experts on gender-based violence and recommendations from the three working groups.

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Poster from the "Use Your Voice" Campaign

This poster was used in a national media campaign aimed at promoting women's participation in the electoral process in Lebanon.

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Poster for Women Voters in Morocco

This poster was used as a part of a media campaign targeted at women voters in the 2002 legislative elections in Morocco.

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