Gender equality and basic adult education

Promoting gender in adult basic education

Published by: Oxfam , 2005
Via: Eldis

This paper argues that the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) do not directly address the issue of adult basic education and literacy, in spite of these being essential for achieving the Millennium targets. It explores the potential of adult basic education with gender equality to be transformatory for individuals, and for groups working to address key issues, such as gender-based violence, and HIV and AIDS. The role of governments and other key agencies in relation to gender equality and adult basic education is also explored.