The 2021 IGWG Plenary explored the current state of GTP in global health and, specifically, family planning and reproductive health. This event aimed to advance debate and consensus on definitions of and criteria for GTP, as well as highlight the potential gaps or limitations; share insights into factors for success in applying these approaches; and identify ways that gender transformative program elements can better be applied to policies and institutional practices and strengthen government health systems.Read More
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A Pandemic Within a Pandemic: Technical Resources to Address GBV in the Age of COVID-19
COVID-19 health crisis has exacerbated gender inequalities, including women’s and girls’ existing economic vulnerabilities, leaving many at heightened risk of poor reproductive health outcomes and GBV.Read More
Celebrating Women-led Organizations in honor of International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we reached out to the IGWG community of gender champions for nominations of women-led organizations helping to promote gender equality and empower women. In this Special Update, we are thrilled to share with you the results of this endeavor. The organizations highlighted here best represent the type of gender equality efforts the IGWG seeks to promote. Thank you to all...Read More
2018 IGWG Plenary: Event Overview and Presentations
The Interagency Gender Working Group (IGWG) plenary meeting was held on July 10, 2018, and included over 60 participants. IGWG members and prospective members came together to learn about new interventions, research and tools relevant to gender, to connect with colleagues in the gender community and to discuss ideas and key priorities for the network moving forward. The Plenary kicked off with two technical presentations:...Read More
Engaging Boys and Men in Contraception Use and Family Planning: A Slide Deck
This slide deck, funded by USAID through the Policy, Advocacy, and Communication Enhanced for Population and Reproductive Health (PACE) Project, consists of 57 data-driven slides that can be used by advocates, program planners, and funders, to make the case for engaging boys and men in family planning. Read More
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) began this past Saturday, November 25, join the IGWG and the Population Reference Bureau in highlighting GBV projects around the world!Read More
