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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

La transparencia para las personas es un valor social que genera confianza y seguridad

Diagnóstico participativo sobre rendición de cuentas de las Organizaciones de Sociedad Civil, en donde se afirmó que el cambio social, es un proceso de profundas reflexiones y críticas a partir del examen de la realidad comunitaria del pueblo y de nuestro país. Al respecto afirmó Salvador Quincain del Consejo de Principales de San Pedro Atitlán: “Todos debemos armonizar nuestras ideas y principios desde nuestra familia. En los Consejos Comunitarios lo debemos poner en práctica de manera íntegra. Haciendo el esfuerzo por serlo en el espacio público para empezar a transformarlos… puesto que la falta de honradez ha legitimado la corrupción en Guatemala. Aprovechemos el territorio de nuestras autoridades ancestrales… ellos son autoridad legítima y con sus valores y principios fortalezcamos lo bueno y tiremos lo malo. La ruta del diálogo puede transformar al país desde abajo”.

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Comment by Rituu B Nanda on August 12, 2019 at 17:17

Thanks for sharing. I tried google translate- 

Participatory diagnosis on accountability of Civil Society Organizations, where it was stated that social change is a process of deep reflections and criticism based on the examination of the community reality of the people and our country. In this regard, Salvador Quincain of the Council of Principals of San Pedro Atitlán affirmed: “We must all harmonize our ideas and principles from our family. In the Community Councils we must implement it fully. Making the effort to be in the public space to start transforming them ... since the lack of honesty has legitimized corruption in Guatemala. Let's take advantage of the territory of our ancestral authorities ... they are legitimate authority and with their values ​​and principles we strengthen the good and throw away the bad. The dialogue path can transform the country from below. ”

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