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Evaluation of UN Women’s Work on the Care Economy in East and Southern Africa 

A regional study of gender equality observatories in West and Central Africa, carried out by Claudy Vouhé for UN Women

Sources: UN Women

This regional study offers an inventory and analysis of the legal framework of gender observatories, their attributions, functions and missions. It is based on exchanges with 21 countries, in particular the eleven countries that have created observatories. It compares the internal organisation and budgets of the observatories between countries, looks at operational practices, in particular the degree of involvement in the collection and use of data, and identifies obstacles and good practices in terms of influencing pro-gender equality public policies. Finally, the study draws up a list of strategic recommendations intended for observatories, supervisory bodies and technical and financial partners.

MSSRF Publication - November 2025 - Shared by Rajalakshmi

Ritu Dewan - EPW editorial  comment on Labour Codes

Eniola Adeyemi Articles on Medium Journal, 2025

An analysis of the “soft life” conversation as it emerges on social media, unpacking how aspirations for ease and rest intersect with broader socio-economic structures, gendered labour expectations, and notions of dignity and justice

Tara Prasad Gnyawali Article - 2025

This article focused on the story of community living in a wildlife corridor that links India and Nepal, namely the Khata Corridor, which bridges Bardiya National Park of Nepal and Katarnia Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttar Pradesh, India.
This article revealed how the wildlife mobility in the corridor affects community livelihoods, mobility, and social inclusion, with a sense of differential impacts on farming and marginalised communities.

Lesedi Senamele Matlala - Recent Article in Evaluation Journal, 2025

Vacancies

UN Women has announced an opportunity for experienced creatives to join its global mission to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment.

The organization is recruiting a Multimedia Producer (Retainer Consultant) to support communication and advocacy under the EmPower: Women for Climate-Resilient Societies Programme.

This home-based, part-time consultancy is ideal for a seasoned multimedia professional who can translate complex ideas into visually compelling storytelling aligned with UN Women’s values.

Application Deadline: 28 November 2025
Job ID: 30286
Contract Duration: 1 year (approximately 200 working days)
Consultancy Type: Individual, home-based

ALARA 9th Action Learning, Action Research& 13th Participatory Action Research World Congress

Event Details

ALARA 9th Action Learning, Action Research& 13th Participatory Action Research World Congress

Time: November 4, 2015 to November 7, 2015
Location: St. George Hotel and Conference Centre, Centurion, Pretoria, South Africa
City/Town: Pretoria, South Africa
Website or Map: http://www.alarassociation.or…
Event Type: conference
Organized By: Action Learning, Acton Research Association Inc (ALARA)
Latest Activity: May 3, 2015

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ALARA 9th Action Learning, Action Research and 13th Participatory Action Research World Congress

Key Dates for the World Congress Proceedings:

  • 1 September 2015 - submission of papers for World Congress Proceedings open
  • 4 - 7 November 2015 ALARA 2015 World Congress
  • 18 December 2015 - final date for submission of papers for World Congress Proceedings
  • January to April 2016 - double blind review period, which could involve returning papers to authors for adjustments / revisions
  • May to July 2016 - editorial preparations
  • August / September 2016 - anticipated publication

Inquiries about (and submissions to) this publication - please email editor[at]alarassociation.org.

F.   IMPORTANT DATES:

First date for submission of abstracts: Submissions now being accepted, and early submission is encouraged.

Final date for submission of abstracts: 12 May 2015

Acknowledgement of receipt of all abstracts: Within three working days of the abstract having been successfully submitted, an e-mail will be sent to the presenting author(s) to acknowledge receipt. The author will also be provided with an abstract number that should be stated in all further correspondence.

Notification of acceptance/non-acceptance of abstracts: Continuous process beginning 1 December 2014 to no later than 30 June 2015

Closing date for conference attendance registration for presenting authors: 28 July 2015
Confirmation of registration will be e-mailed within three working days, and invoices will be issued.

Final date for payment of registration fees for presenting authors: 1 September 2015

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