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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

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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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I hold a PhD degree in Economics and Gender with over 25 years’ management experience, working with various international development agencies focusing on gender and equity issues monitoring and evaluation and impact assessments aimed at reducing poverty and social injustice. I have held senior management positions with strong knowledge of and commitment to feminist principles and values and women and girls human rights issues. I have practical experience on the following issues: women economic empowerment, women’s leadership and political governance, unpaid care work, social norms, economic policy, gender based violence, women peace and security, resilience and macro-economic policy. In addition, I have demonstrable technical skills on: strategic leadership, strategic plan and programme development, relationship building, capacity building, resource mobilization, negotiation, team building, research, knowledge management, policy development and advocacy.
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