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Equality, diversity and inclusion

Reflecting on Change – Exploring an international disability arts programme

A report on the impact of the British Council's international disability arts work by Tim Wheeler. Includes discussion of current issues, case studies and resources.

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Sub-Saharan Africa education series

Research series looking at what the evidence tells us about girls’ education in Africa.

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Accelerating Women's Employability Through Social Entrepreneurship: The case of Mombasa, Kenya

Report providing insights on barriers and enablers required to thrive within the social enterprise sector.

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A role for tertiary education in girls’ basic education

Forthcoming British Council research explores the role of tertiary education in equitable and sustainable development, including its support for basic education.

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Boys and Languages in the UK

Boys in the UK are under-performing when it comes to learning foreign languages. We look at why this matters, and what can be done to improve it.

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Diversity in all its diversity

People everywhere say they want diversity. But this may mean different things. International engagement requires understanding of this area and practicing what we preach.

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Women, Power and Politics in the UK: What’s changed in 100 years? A study commemorating 100 years of women’s right to vote

This report was commissioned to reflect upon the advances that have been made for women's political participation, power and leadership in the four nations of the UK.

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Gender equality and empowerment in the creative and cultural industries

Study focusing on gender equality in the creative sector in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Ukraine.

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Activist to entrepreneur: the role of social enterprise in supporting women's empowerment

July 2017: We shed light on the growing role that social enterprise is playing in support of women’s empowerment.

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Engendering soft power: Women and representation

With women's rights back at the top of the global agenda, we examine the benefits enjoyed by states which enhance gender equality.

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