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New book helps fight gender stereotypes in school education
The notions of gender, gender equality, gender stereotypes and
discrimination are still relatively new in Czech society. A group of
activists has decided to start from to the youngest generation and to
promote gender equality in schools. A book recently published and handed
out to schools introduces the concepts and practices of gender sensitive
education to both school teachers and children.
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New music school brightens Terezin's dark legacy
The Czech town of Terezin was the infamous site of a Nazi "show
camp" for Jewish detainees during the Second World War. In order to
convince the International Red Cross that they were treating Jewish
captives well, the Third Reich allowed the people kept there were to enjoy
something of a cultural life. As many artists and musicians were sent to
Terezin, they managed to produce some stunning art and music such as Hans
Krasa's Brundibar opera during their captivity before being eventually
transported to Nazi death camps. Now a new international music centre has
opened there, which has been inspired by the town's tragic history.
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Violence among the young:a growing problem in Czech society
The news that two twelve year old girls attempted to commit suicide late
last year because of class bullying sent shockwaves across the country and
once again highlighted a growing problem in Czech society: violence among
the young. We look at the roots of the problem and what can be done about
it.
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Mailbox
In Mailbox this week: The Czech Republic and the International Criminal
Court, ownership of churches, a cat parasite featured in Czech Science,
day nurseries in the Czech Republic. Listeners quoted: Wayne Soukup, Max
Pottie, Barbara Deacon, Aloisie Krasny.
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Czech students enjoying benefits of Erasmus programme
For many young people around the continent, one of the most tangible
benefits of being in the European Union is having the opportunity to study
in another EU state. For 20 years the main body helping facilitate such
international study has been the Erasmus programme. Ahead of a large
Erasmus conference in Prague, I found out what it means for Czech students
and universities.
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OECD criticizes Czech Republic for lack of day nurseries
Being the parent of a small child while making one's living at the same
time is not an easy thing to do in the Czech Republic, as there is a
serious shortage of day nurseries and crèches in this country. Now, the
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has criticized the
Czech Republic for the low number of child care centres in the Czech
Republic. According to
the OECD, the lack of childcare facilities here could have serious
consequences for the careers of women who have children, which could in
turn have an impact on the competitive strength of the country. More
Mailbox
Today in Mailbox: Mystery regarding old Czech/British film solved; primary
education in Czech Republic; One on One theme tune once again; President
Klaus in America; castles in Czech Republic; changes to Mailbox programme.
Listeners quoted: Henry Loeser, Tony Prescott, Timothy C. Merkel, Johanna
Cumberbirch, Mary Lou Krenek, David Jameson, K. Thiagarajan.
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Constitutional Court ruling enables municipalities to ban street prostitution
A ruling on Thursday by the Constitutional Court was good news for many
towns and villages across the Czech Republic. It enables local authorities
to ban prostitution from public areas. In the verdict, the court said the
potential harmful effect of publicly offered sexual services on the moral
development of children is greater than the freedom of enterprise.
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Czech high school holds referendum on school uniforms
In the Czech Republic there is no tradition of wearing uniforms in school.
But now, in something of a first, students at a private high school in
Dubi, north Bohemia, have held a school referendum on whether or not to
introduce school uniforms. The reasons "why" were several.
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Oldest technical university in Central Europe marks 300 years of existence
The oldest technical university in Central Europe, the Czech Technical
University, is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year. This Prague
based institution is connected with such notable personalities as
Frantisek Josef Gerstner, who constructed the first horse-driven railway
in Austria, Christian Doppler, perhaps best-known for the discovery of the
Doppler principle, and also Czech electrical engineer Frantiek Krizik
and architect Josef Zitek.
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