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Evaluation of UN Women’s Work on the Care Economy in East and Southern Africa
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Evaluation of UN Women's work on the Care Economy in East and Southern Africa - Evaluation Report
- Evaluation of UN Women's work on the Care Economy in East and Southern Africa - IN BRIEF
- Evaluation of UN Women's work on the Care Economy in East and Southern Africa - Annexes
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.
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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Cameroon
In Cameroon, almost 50% of women have undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) between 5 and 9 years of age. Concerning the type of practice, 85% of women have had flesh removed from genital area, while an additional 4% have had genital area nicked without removing any flesh (UNICEF, Cameroon Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) 2004). The 2004 (DHS) indicates that about 1 % of the female population has been subjected to FGM. This low overall prevalence conceals wide regional disparities especially in the south-west and the extreme north of the country, in Manyu, Logone, and Chari regions. Among the communities affected, religious denomination plays a role in determining whether or not a woman is subjected to the practice. All Muslim women, and two thirds of Christian women are victims of the practice, but no female Animists are affected.
However, the Government of Cameroon has been actively involved in efforts to combat FGM since the mid- 1980s, and adopted the National Action Plan against FGM in 1999. It is signatory to most relevant international treaties and conventions on the rights of women and children. While the Penal Code does not criminalize the practice, the Constitution recognizes and protects ‘traditional values that conform to democratic principles, human rights and the law’. No prosecutions have been recorded with regard to FGM, nor has the government-created National Human Rights Commission yet addressed practices discriminatory to girls and women.
Question,
What should be put in place to gradually stop this unfriendly act among the girl child following Cameroon Penal Code and the Constitution?
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