In Zambia, Game Management Areas are patrolled by joint teams of the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) Wildlife Officers and Community Scouts sourced from local communities. Men disproportionately hold these Community Scout jobs due to gender biases and stereotypes. USAID is working with the DNPW, conservation NGOs, community resource management groups, and the private sector to increase gender equality and create a pipeline of...Read More
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The Voice of Leadership: Women in Wildlife in Zambia
USAID and local partners have recently tested a pilot to use elections for Community Resource Boards in Zambia as an entry point to increase women’s participation in local natural resource management. In celebration of International Women’s Day, this blog post shares the voices of some women who stood up to challenge gender norms and of local champions who supported women’s leadership in wildlife community governance.Read More
Our Year to Roar
The events of 2020 were especially hard on women and girls, leading to increased rates of gender-based violence, child marriage, and teen pregnancy. This blog explores the possibility of 2021 creating a window of opportunity for women to renegotiate their rights. According to the author, two things can make a fundamental difference in the lives of women and girls everywhere: an education and the ability...Read More
Standing Against Violence Against Women: 16 Days of Activism
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
A Conversation With Gary Zeitounalian, ABAAD Resource Center for Gender Equality
To commemorate the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence (GBV), the IGWG’s GBV Task Force caught up with Gary Zeitounalian, with ABAAD Resource Center for Gender Equality in Lebanon to learn how they are adapting to address the violence prevention and response needs of women and girls during the COVID-19 pandemic. This interviews offers practical insights and inspiration from program implementers and advocates on the front lines.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
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
