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Between Measurement and Action: Debates on Child Wellbeing — Tucuman, Argentina

This two-day conference, held on September 4 and 5 in Tucuman, Argentina, was organized in partnership with UNICEF and the Argentine Secretariat of Public Management and Planning. The seminar featured a presentation by our Executive Director, Alberto Minujin. Background Briefing Note (September 4, 2017) Currently, the total global population living in urban areas reaches 54%, […]

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‘Approaches to Equity’ Overview

What is equity and why does it matter for children living in poverty? We want to help you in your work to promote equity for children and to enhance children’s rights. “Approaches to Equity” offers a unique overview of perspectives from leading voices on the topic –international organizations, foundations and research institutions. You […]

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Analyzing Child Inequality in Córdoba, Argentina

The city of Córdoba in Argentina recently carried out its first geo-referenced study to examine the inequality gaps facing children in different residential areas. The report, entitled “Indicators for Assessing Children’s Well-Being in the City of Córdoba,” was produced by Red Ciudadana Nuestra Córdoba and the Arcor Foundation, with technical support from Equity for Children. The study […]

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Approaches to Equity and International Organizations

CONTENTS Summaries of Major International Organizations’ Reports Interviews with Senior Staff at Major International Organizations Data Matrix: A Comparison of International Organizations’ Interpretations of Equity at a Glance We have interviewed outstanding leading practitioners and top experts of big international organizations including the World Bank, UNICEF, WHO, Save the Children and various other organizations about […]

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The Equity Approach and Cities

Increasing inequalities have particularly affected the configuration of cities. The coexistence of high levels of wealth and poverty, as well as the increasing unequal distribution of goods and services in regards to the population that actually needs access to them, creates a scenario of social tension.

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Additional Resources on ‘Approaches to Equity’

In addition to the interviews and abstracts that are being compiled for the ‘Approaches to Equity’ project, we are providing here various key documents and resources that we hope will provide greater insight to this important discussion of equity. Reports from International Organizations International organizations often release reports […]

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Impact of International Monetary Fund programs on child health

This publication was co-authored by Adel Daoud, Elias Nosrati, Bernhard Reinsberg, Alexander E. Kentikelenis, Thomas H. Stubbs, and Lawrence P. King. The study adds to the state of the art by analyzing the impact of International Monetary Fund (IMF) programs on children’s health, mediated by their parents’ education. It is the first to combine macrodata and microdata to address this issue […]

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Release of Our Civic Accountability Project Replication Manual for Measuring and Monitoring Child Wellbeing in Cities

One of the main challenges of public policy is to identify and monitor the issues that affect children. While basic information exists, data is rarely contextualized geographically or disaggregated by population groups. This makes it more difficult to develop interventions focused on the most vulnerable sectors and populations. For instance, in most cities further evidence […]

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Advocating for Human Rights in Public Budgets

Equity for Children partner The Observatory on Latin America (OLA) of the New School hosted the “Advocating for Human Rights in Public Budgets: A conversation with Horacio Corti, Public Defender, Judicial Power, City of Buenos Aires and Thomas Kruse, Director Global Governance, Rockefeller Brothers Fund.” Public finance is one of the most fundamental elements for the rule […]

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Release of the Urban Inequities and Children Conference Report

This publication, Addressing Urban Inequities and Childhood: Advancing the Agenda for Children and Cities, is based upon conversations and discussions held at Equity for Children’s April 2016 Urban Inequities and Children Conference at The New School in New York City. During the two-day event, nearly 100 international researchers, government representatives, foundations, advocates and practitioners deliberated about […]

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Five Recommendations to Address Inequities in Cities

In April 2016, Equity for Children hosted the Urban Inequities and Children Conference. The two-day event addressed challenges to identifying urban childhood inequities and promoted the importance of gathering, measuring and translating evidence into action; including the views and voices of children in the design of cities; and fostering equity for all inhabitants. Over half of the world’s […]

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Growing Up NYC: Blueprint for an Equitable City

New York City is home to 3 million children and youth, a diverse group that includes some of the country’s wealthiest and poorest children. To better meet the needs of these young New Yorkers, the city recently launched its first policy framework, Growing Up NYC, which comprehensively addresses children’s development from birth to adulthood. The […]

Approaches to Equity

Category: Urban inequalities

Children's Rights

Between Measurement and Action: Debates on Child Wellbeing — Tucuman, Argentina

‘Approaches to Equity’ Overview

Analyzing Child Inequality in Córdoba, Argentina

Approaches to Equity and International Organizations

The Equity Approach and Cities

Additional Resources on ‘Approaches to Equity’

Impact of International Monetary Fund programs on child health

Release of Our Civic Accountability Project Replication Manual for Measuring and Monitoring Child Wellbeing in Cities

Advocating for Human Rights in Public Budgets

Release of the Urban Inequities and Children Conference Report

Five Recommendations to Address Inequities in Cities

Growing Up NYC: Blueprint for an Equitable City

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