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Date: 06 March 2018 - 12:45

'The virus has not gone away' – four researchers discuss Zika

We spoke to four scientists working internationally to tackle the social impact of the disease and combat the virus itself across Brazil.

Tags: Scientific research, Women and girls, Equal opportunities and diversity

The EDGE project...was set up to give adolescent girls from marginalised communities access to digital devices.'

Date: 28 June 2016 - 15:16

What stops girls in South Asia getting online?

In South Asia, the internet is still largely the preserve of men. Mostofa Mohiuddin, who manages the English and Digital for Girls’ Education (EDGE) project in Bangladesh, explains.

Tags: Women and girls, Equal opportunities and diversity, Technology

Women and girls in Bangladesh are largely excluded from taking part in the digital sphere. Photo by The Advocacy Project / Creative Commons licence.

Date: 10 December 2013 - 16:05

Is digital education easily accessible to Bangladeshi girls?

A combination of policy and non-governmental initiatives is helping to improve the Bangladeshi girls educational situation. The British Council’s Alexandra Tyers explains.

Tags: Women and girls, Education, Primary school, Technology, Equal opportunities and diversity

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'The virus has not gone away' – four researchers discuss Zika

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