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Standing Against Violence Against Women: 16 Days of Activism

Posted on January 6, 2021

This year, due to strict lockdowns imposed by many countries to control the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic distress on many families, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has seen an unfortunate increase in gender-based violence, specifically domestic violence against women. As part of the 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the Wilson Center highlighted the tireless work of human and...Read More

The Power of Parity: Advancing Women’s Equality in Africa

Posted on January 6, 2021

The continent of Africa is home to some of the world’s fastest growing economies and offers an exciting frontier for businesses looking for growth and new markets, but persistent gender inequality is limiting its potential. This report explores the “power of parity” for Africa, looking at the potential boost to economic growth that could come from accelerating progress toward gender equality.Read More

Gender Integration in Social and Behavior Change: What Does it Take?

Posted on January 6, 2021

Social and behavior change (SBC) programs and interventions across health and non-health sectors seek to shift behaviors of individuals, as well as the norms that underpin them. This brief pulls from a recent review of SBC-focused literature and highlights promising practices on how to integrate gender considerations in health and non-health SBC interventions.Read More

Ending Violence Against Children and Youth In Kenya

Posted on January 6, 2021

To commemorate the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse on November 19, Together for Girls launched their Kenya storytelling hub. Propelled by the first Violence Against Children and Youth Survey in 2010, Kenya raised awareness, mobilized resources, and prioritized a decade of action to end violence against children. Click through the hub to learn more about the data and meet the inspiring individuals who are working every day to...Read More

Measurement of Maternal Functioning During Pregnancy and Postpartum: Findings From the Cross-Sectional WHO Pilot Study in Jamaica, Kenya, and Malawi

Posted on December 3, 2020

This article details the findings of a study on measuring maternal functioning outcomes during pregnancy and postpartum. In the study, data on health conditions and socio-demographic characteristics were collected through structured interviews, medical record review, and clinical examinations with Jamaican, Kenyan, and Malawi mothers. The resulting conclusions explore how to integrate functioning outcomes into routine maternal healthcare at-scale and across diverse settings.Read More

Bending the Curve Towards Gender Equality: A Q&A About the Power of Gender Data with Papa Seck, Chief Statistician of UN Women

Posted on December 3, 2020

In this Q&A, Alison Holder, Director of Equal Measures 2030, and Papa Seck, Chief Statistician for UN Women, speak about why decision-makers need to get serious about capturing gender data that recognize intersecting inequalities. With gender-disaggregated data, governments have an opportunity to drive smarter investments and create the policies, programs, and solutions needed to tackle deeply entrenched inequity, advance gender equality, and create more inclusive,...Read More

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Voices on the Ground Series: Responses to Gender-Based Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic

December 18, 2020

To commemorate the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the GBV Task Force of USAID’s Interagency Gender Working Group caught up with Gary Zeitounalian, … Read More about Voices on the Ground Series: Responses to Gender-Based Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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