These interactive maps display the prevalence of CEFM and FGM/C in countries where these harmful practices occur. Stakeholders can use these maps to identify locations with high rates of CEFM and FGM/C—particularly “hot spots” at the national and subnational levels. This information, along with a context analysis, can help inform the implementation of programming to help reduce these harmful practices.Read More
Youth and Gender
Mind Matters: Lessons From Past Crises for Child and Adolescent Mental Health During COVID-19
This report discusses the proven and promising interventions from past experiences mitigating mental health impacts that can be applied to today’s COVID-19 crisis—especially for the most vulnerable children and adolescents. These include social protection, caregiver skills and support, community and social support, life skills and school-based programs, and specialized care. Read More
Investment in Nationally Representative Data on Violence Against Children in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
This policy brief provides a series of recommendations for improving national data on violence against children and adolescents and using data and evidence to strengthen national-level violence prevention efforts. The findings and recommendations are based on the results of a global meta-analysis of factors associated with physical, sexual, and emotional violence against children in low- and middle-income countries. Read More
Transcending Norms: Gender Transformative Approaches in Women and Girls Safe Spaces in Humanitarian Settings
This resource aims to inform organizations managing Safe Spaces in the development of gender transformative approaches that not only address the immediate needs of women and girls, but whose impact also extends to shift the preconceptions, stereotypes, and norms that inhibit the evolution of gender dynamics, particularly in communities with deeply ingrained patriarchal attitudes. Read More
Indigenous Women Speak Out Podcast with Kluane Adamek
This podcast episode features an interview with Kluane Adamek, a Yukon regional chief in northern Canada. Adamek advocates for changes in the ways young people and the next generation are included in decision-making forums, and she is to committed advancing solutions and promoting values-centered leadership. Read More
Exploring Social Norms Around Reproductive Health Affecting Unmarried Adolescent Girls in Burundi
This report documents the methods, findings, and key learnings of a qualitative study conducted in four provinces in Burundi to explore social norms related to the reproductive health behaviors of unmarried adolescent girls and young women. Additionally, the study simultaneously aimed to identify relevant individuals and groups who influence and uphold these social norms. The report is available in English and French. Read More
