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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

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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

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Online Course: Facilitating Gender Transformative Evaluation 2.0 (2nd Iteration)

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Online Course: Facilitating Gender Transformative Evaluation 2.0 (2nd Iteration)

Time: November 7, 2022 to January 15, 2023
Location: Online
Event Type: online, course
Organized By: Institute of Social Studies Trust
Latest Activity: Nov 25, 2022

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Event Description

We are happy to announce that ISST is launching the 2nd Iteration of its online course: Facilitating Gender Transformative Evaluation 2.0 course, from November 7, 2022 in Online mode along with live-classroom sessions.  
The course introduces its participants to the concepts of both gender and evaluation and will enable them to bring in a critical gender transformative lens when conducting evaluations. In particular, the course introduces feminist evaluation ethics and principles, as well as an array of evaluation approaches. The course draws upon diverse frameworks, methodologies and tools like the Change Matrix, Outcome mapping, Utilization focused evaluation and using participatory tools which focus on equity and inclusiveness, key principles of gender transformative evaluations (GTE).
 

Who can apply?

  • Participants residing in South Asia (India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan & Bhutan),
  • Beginner to mid-level professionals with around 5 years of work experience,
  • Some past experience in project/program management/conducting monitoring & evaluation,
  • Familiarity with & use of Gender theories and concepts,
  • Proficiency in English (written, spoken & comprehension) will be required,
  • Willing to devote adequate time for the course and its requirements.

How to apply?

If you think you meet the above criteria and are committed to devote adequate time towards learning the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of gender transformative evaluations, then please apply by filling in the form attached and sending your resume along with one reference letter (preferably from your employer, supervisor, or someone who is familiar with your work)]form and sending your resume along with one reference letter (preferably from your employer, supervisor, or someone who is familiar with your work).

Access the Course Brochure, Faculty Brochure, Application form as well as Testimonials from previous course here or Scan the QR code below-


Please share the information about the course in your networks and feel free to contact us if you have any queries (sheena@isstindia.org).

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Comment by Monika Sharma on October 19, 2022 at 13:18

Dear Maria, 

Thank you for showing interest. We will however have to decline your application. This course, FGTE 2.0 2nd Iteration is designed with South-Asian context and is best suited for people in the region. We'll get back to you when we have the course for other regions/global evaluation professionals. 

Hope to get you on board then. 

Warmly, 

Communications

Institute of Social Studies Trust

Comment by María Jesús Zevallos on October 17, 2022 at 19:04

Hi fellows,

I hope you all are doing great.

I am really interested in this course. May I attend being based in Buenos Aires? I don't have this offer here and it would be a great experience for me.

Plese let me know.

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