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To ensure delivery to your inbox, please add info@devex.com to your address book. Feb. 7, 2017 WHAT TO KNOW NOW Sexual assault and harassment in the aid sector: Survivor stories By Sophie Edwards @devex Aid agencies and international nongovernmental organizations are slowly beginning to recognize that sexual harassment, discrimination and assault against female aid workers is a serious problem within the industry — and that perpetrators are often men holding senior positions.     Photo by: Tim Foster   The Humanitarian Women's Network and Report the Abuse collected survey data from hundreds of female aid workers. More than 800 women responded to the Report the Abuse survey; 67 percent said they had suffered sexual violence while on the job, including 10 percent who said they had been raped and 21 percent who said they had experienced unwanted sexual touching. The Humanitarian Women's Network survey received responses from more than 1,000 people working for 70 organizations and found that 4 percent of female aid workers said they have been raped. A further 48 percent reported "unwanted touching" and 55 percent reported that they have experienced sexual advances from male colleagues during their professional careers. Four female aid workers spoke to Devex about their experiences of sexual harassment, violence and rape while working on projects abroad. Their stories, told anonymously at their request, highlight some major issues facing women in the industry and the urgent need for reform. They hope their stories can bring about change.   + Read more QUOTABLE What is your reason for hope that female genital mutilation can be eradicated globally? "My hope in humanity."   By Waris Dirie, founder of the Waris Dirie Foundation   Be the first to see and share each week's Quotable by liking Devex on Facebook.   @WORK Online courses to further your global development career   By Emma Smith @devex       Photo by: ebayink / CC BY-NC-ND Online courses can be a viable and affordable option for development professionals looking to up their skills and further their careers. Here is an overview of the top institutions and platforms offering online courses for global development pros. + Read more SPOTLIGHT ON How to engage young people in development   By Amy Lieberman @amylieberman       Photo by: Eskinder Debebe / U.N. Alpha Sennon, of WHYFARM in Trindad and Tobago, and Natasha Puri, of emp(a)t(h)y in the United States, reflect on their experiences at the U.N. Youth Forum in a conversation with Devex. + Read more SPONSORED ANNOUNCEMENT Make your mark now: Change our world The world's most pressing challenges, from the persistence of poverty to the impact of a changing global climate, transcend disciplines and individuals. Addressing these challenges requires teams with diverse knowledge and experience. Become part of our team of scholars, practitioners and students at Clark University. Choose from seven master's level programs in a wide range of subjects using a transdisciplinary approach to learning. Explore our programs now. THE WEEK AHEAD Events preview: This week in development cooperation   By Devex Editor   The World Government Summit, the Australasian Aid Conference, and the appointment of IFAD's next president are some of the events to look forward to in the coming days. Check out our preview for more.     Photo by: World Government Summit   Below are some of the most noteworthy events for the week starting Feb. 7: + Today's Global Challenges and the Role of the UN Feb. 8. Geneva, Switzerland + A New Approach to Development Finance Feb. 8. Washington, D.C., United States + 5th OECD Parliamentary Days Feb. 9-10. Paris, France + World Government Summit 2017 Feb. 12-14. Dubai, United Arab Emirates + 40th Session of the IFAD Governing Council Feb. 14-15. Rome, Italy + Australasian Aid Conference Feb. 15-16. Canberra, Australia Know of an upcoming event that might be of interest to the international development community? Email us at news@devex.com. Doing Good - Development community buzz, innovation & lifestyle. Copyright 2017 Unauthorized commercial reapplication, reproduction or retransmission, in whole or in part, is prohibited. Manage your newsletter subscriptions |  Read the latest Devex News |  RSS Feed Connect with us Devex is the media platform for the global development community. Corporate Headquarters: 1341 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036 USA Main +1.202.249.9222  |  Fax +1.202.318.2456   www.devex.com

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