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Who and where are the uncounted children? Inequalities in birth certificate coverage among children under five years in 94 countries using nationally representative household surveys
[International Journal for Equity in Health]This paper examines wealth, urban/rural and gender inequalities in birth certificate coverage through analysis of nationally representative household surveys from 94 countries between 2000 and 2014 -
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Statistics on Marriages and Divorces, 2019
[The Singapore Department of Statistics]Statistics on Marriages and Divorces, 2019 is an annual publication presented by the Singapore Department of Statistics in two parts. Part One analyses the marriage trends, and characteristics of -
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Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems, Developing Information, Education and Communication
[United Nations Statistics Division]This handbook offers guidance on how to design and carry out information, education, and communication activities to improve programs for civil registration and vital statistics agencies.
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Child Protection Issue Brief: Community-based Child Protection Mechanisms
[United Nations Refugee Agency]This UNCHR brief outlines the responsibilities of parents and the community with regards to the protection of children. -
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Q&A: Why CRVS systems are critical for gender equality
[Devex]Gender equality cannot be achieved unless women are accurately represented in country data, said Irina Dincu, senior program specialist at the Centre of Excellence for Civil Registration and Vital -
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Gender and Genetics
[World Health Organization, Genomic Resource Center]A scientific discussion on the complexities of gender assignment.
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Documenting Research with Transgender and Gender Diverse People: Protocol for an Evidence Map and Thematic Analysis
[National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health]Mapping and description of transgender research in the fields of social sciences, sciences, humanities, health, education, and business.
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Beyond Cultural Identity: Reflections on Multiculturalism
[Mediate.com]This article reflects on the concept of cultural identity. Originally published in Culture Learning, East-West Center Press, Richard Brislin, Editor, 1977, pp. 24-41, then republished Intercultural
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