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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

Praxis annual commune on participatory development

Event Details

Praxis annual commune on participatory development

Time: October 14, 2019 at 9am to October 19, 2019 at 5pm
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Website or Map: http://www.theworkshop.in
Phone: +91 11 4164 1512
Event Type: workshop
Organized By: Praxis Institute for Participatory Practices
Latest Activity: Jul 12, 2019

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Event Description

Interested in participatory approaches to development? Praxis Institute for Participatory Practices is organising TheWorkshop2019 - the 22nd International Commune on Participatory Development, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, from 14th - 19th October 2019. Do sign in before July 15 to avail of the Early Bird Deadline!
The six-day commune includes sessions on thematic areas as well as field exposure to help participants be exposed to and experience participatory methods. This is in addition to discussions, evening talks and more. Please find below the details.   
The modules* on offer this year include: 
1. Participatory Methods & Approaches, 
2. Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation, 
3. Participatory Action Research and 
4. Community Based Due-diligence of Businesses
*the two most subscribed modules will be run
While the first module is a more introductory one that focuses on basics, for the others, it may be good to have participants who have been exposed to participatory methods.  
Medium of communication: English
For fees and other details, please write to vikasy@praxisindia.org or info@theworkshop.in. 

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