Girls’ undereducation creates a wide range of negative impacts for girls, their families, and their communities. This study documents connects low educational attainment for girls with several domains of interest and their economic implications, including standards of living, child marriage, population growth, health and well-being, and agency and decisionmaking.Read More
Youth and Gender
Does It Take a Village? Fostering Gender Equity Among Early Adolescents in Nepal
Traditional gender norms in Nepal contribute to a lack of opportunity for women and girls and limit their access to reproductive health services. Early adolescence provides a key opportunity to shift these harmful norms. The results of this study suggest that family- and community-based interventions can be effective at improving gender equity among very young adolescents.Read More
Does Men’s Involvement Improve the Health Outcomes of Their Partners and Children?
This study linked men's and women's responses from 33 different countries regarding men's involvement in the health of their partners and children. It examined whether men having correct knowledge, positive attitudes, and supportive behaviors toward the health of their partners and children has any impact on specific reproductive, maternal, and child health outcomes. 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
Leave No Girl Behind in Africa: Discrimination in Education Against Pregnant Girls and Adolescent Mothers
This report covers the status of laws, policies, and practices that block or support pregnant or married girls’ access to education on the African continent, which has the highest adolescent pregnancy rates in the world. It also provides key recommendations for much-needed reforms. Read More
As Practitioner and Mother, Empowerment is the Goal
This blog reflects the thoughts of an advocate, professional, and a mother. "Two key lessons I learned through this experience were that (1) we mustn’t underestimate young people and (2) getting results out of policies is hard work."Read More
