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Astha Ramaiya [Co-author] Shared the Journal Article - Published in Child Abuse & Neglect, June 2026
A new systematic review published in Child Abuse & Neglect examined the link between mental health and technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and abuse (TF-CSEA). Analysing 10 studies with over 25,000 participants across seven countries, researchers found that depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and prior trauma were consistently associated with victimisation. Crucially, the relationship appears bidirectional with mental health difficulties both preceding and resulting from exploitation; creating potential cycles of repeated harm. Perhaps most striking: traditional parental monitoring through technological surveillance showed limited protective effects. What actually mattered? The quality of parent-child relationships including, open communication, emotional warmth, and trust. The findings suggest prevention efforts should combine universal school-based programmes building emotional resilience with targeted support for high-risk youth, while parent education should prioritise connection over control. With 12.5% of children globally experiencing online solicitation annually, understanding these psychological pathways is essential for effective child protection.
Alok Srivastava, Vasanti Rao & Amita Puri Article on International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, January 2026
Tara Prasad Article on Challanges and Lessons Learns of GESI responsive and inclusive conservatiom practices, Nepal
Ritu Dewan & Swati Raju Article on Economic and Political Weekly
Viera Schioppetto shared Thesis on Gender Approach in Development Projects
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Equity focused and gender responsive evaluation in election manifesto
Inputs on EF&GR national evaluation system to be used by parliamentarians in party manifesto and election campaigns
Before the election:
(To be included in the party/ election campaign manifesto)
We ensure all public funds are used effectively and meaningfully by making evidence based policies. X (name of the country) will be in the forefront of measuring development effectiveness by establishing “Equity Focused and Gender Responsive National Evaluation System” directly responsible to the parliament. The evaluation reports will be available for parliamentarians and public to debate with (direct citizen participation in development planning).
To be operationalized after the election:
Equity Focused and Gender Responsive Evaluation system in (country name)
Vision:
X (name of the country) becomes the first among other countries in the world to establish “Equity Focused and Gender Responsive National Evaluation System” which is responsible to the parliament.
Goal:
Development effectiveness is ensured in X (name of the country) through results based management and evidence based decision making, planning and budgeting.
Objectives:
- Capacity building of public sector on Equity Focused and Gender Responsive Evaluation and Results Based Management.
- National and sector wide Results Based Management system in place.
- A legal and policy framework for “Equity Focused and Gender Responsive National Evaluation System” is in place.
Mechanism:
- Establish “Equity Focused and Gender Responsive National Evaluation Policy” approved by the Cabinet of Ministers or the parliament in line with the United Nations Resolution on evaluation and Global Evaluation Agenda 2016-2020.
- Establish “National Performance Management Unit[1]” under the Presidency or the Prime Minister’s Office which is managed by a Director General appointed by the parliament.
- The Unit establishes an advisory board including;
- Chair of the parliamentary evaluation committee
- Secretary to the President/ Prime Minister
- Secretary to the Ministry of Finance
- Secretary to the Ministry of Plan Implementation
- President of national VOPE
- Resident Representative to the UN mission or a representative appointed by the RR
- A representative from INGOs
- A representative from civil society
Role of the Unit:
- Implementation of operational requirements of the “Equity Focused and Gender Responsive National Evaluation Policy”
- Ensure Results Based Management (RBM) is incorporated in each ministry to ensure effective use of resources allocated and expected results[2].
- Ensure national budget is prepared and monitored according to Results Based Management principles.
- Ensure public sector officials are familiar and practice Results Based Management.
- Ensure evidence based decision making through data management system in each ministry level which feeds to a national data management system.
- Manage and coordinate sector specific and national evaluations and disseminate findings to the Cabinet of Ministers and the parliament.
- Prepare and disseminate “National Status of Evaluation Report”
- Establish parliamentary mechanisms to ensure demand and use of evaluation and monitor development effectiveness.
- Each ministry has a results based planning, budgeting and reporting system. Each ministry makes policy decisions based on data gathered through the management information system.
- International community including United Nations to support the system with technical expertise and resources.
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Thank you for sharing Asela!
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