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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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Request for case studies on gender equality and climate change mitigation in agrifood systems

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Dear G&E community,I’m currently working with IRRI for a scoping study on gender equality and climate mitigation technologies and practices in agrifood systems. I’m trying to pull together case…Continue

Tags: empowerment, gender, mitigation, climate change

Recommendations on intermediary organizations working directly with grassroots women's groups on CC, Ag, + Empowerment

Started this discussion. Last reply by Aishwarya Jindal Feb 9, 2023. 37 Replies

Dear members,I’m Dr. Katie Tavenner, a consultant working with the Global Center for Gender Equality (GCfGE).The Center is currently undertaking a scoping exercise to identify and…Continue

Tags: empowerment, agriculture, climate change, Grassroots women's groups

Request for case studies on good practices for gender-responsive and climate-smart agriculture (CSA)

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One CGIAR and FAO are currently compiling a compendium of good practices and promising approaches for gender-responsive and climate-smart agriculture (CSA).In organizing the compendium, we are…Continue

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Request for resources on INTERSECTIONALITY + GENDER MAINSTREAMING in Climate Change Projects

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REQUEST FOR RESOURCES RELATED TO INTERSECTIONALITY IN THE CONTEXT OF GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN ADAPTATION PROJECTSThe Adaptation Fund is currently conducting a study on ‘intersectional approaches to…Continue

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Request for case studies on gender equality and climate change mitigation in agrifood systems

Dear G&E community,I’m currently working with IRRI for a scoping study on gender equality and climate mitigation technologies and practices in agrifood systems. I’m trying to pull together case studies from agroecology, agroforestry, conservation agriculture, livestock systems, renewable energy, and water conservation that have shown positive examples of women’s resilience/empowerment being enhanced through the uptake of mitigation technologies/practices in these areas.Given the group’s…See More
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Aishwarya Jindal replied to Dr Katie Tavenner's discussion Recommendations on intermediary organizations working directly with grassroots women's groups on CC, Ag, + Empowerment
"Greetings Dr. Katie Tavenner, We are enthused to see people and organizations supporting and working for upliftment of women. Also, this is very thoughtful to acknowledge the work that many grass-root level organizations are doing and require…"
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Alice D Kanengoni replied to Dr Katie Tavenner's discussion Recommendations on intermediary organizations working directly with grassroots women's groups on CC, Ag, + Empowerment
"Dear Dr Katie Tavenner Thanks very much for your enquiry. Please consider including The Southern Africa Trust (SAT) www.southernafricatrust.org . We are an intermediary grant-maker centering gender justice in our efforts to end poverty and…"
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Kumar Sourav replied to Dr Katie Tavenner's discussion Recommendations on intermediary organizations working directly with grassroots women's groups on CC, Ag, + Empowerment
"Hi Dr. Katie, We at CITTA India have started a project with 200 women from remote villages of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. The idea is to create 20 SHGs, train them to improve their existing skill set of processing the locally available xerophytic…"
Jan 19, 2023
Venu Arora replied to Dr Katie Tavenner's discussion Recommendations on intermediary organizations working directly with grassroots women's groups on CC, Ag, + Empowerment
"You may like to consider looking at our work at Ideosync Media Combine. We use Digital Media and Information literacies to empower women and girls at the grassroots level. Our FreeDem and IUIF programs are designed for building capacities among…"
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susmita mukherjee replied to Dr Katie Tavenner's discussion Recommendations on intermediary organizations working directly with grassroots women's groups on CC, Ag, + Empowerment
"Dear Dr. Katie I would like to introduce yourself to PCI - https://pciglobal.in/. An Indian organization working pan India with the self-help group (SHG) networks on various issues pertaining to gender equality, health, nutrition, economic…"
Jan 17, 2023
Debdatta Purkayastha replied to Dr Katie Tavenner's discussion Recommendations on intermediary organizations working directly with grassroots women's groups on CC, Ag, + Empowerment
"Dear Katie,  I work with the South Asia Women Foundation India (www.sawfindia.org), a national women's fund in India. We are committed to supporting small grassroots women-led and trans-persons-led organizations and initiatives that are…"
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Anvesha Khandelwal Punjani replied to Dr Katie Tavenner's discussion Recommendations on intermediary organizations working directly with grassroots women's groups on CC, Ag, + Empowerment
"Hi Katie  I work with Good Return. We work in 10 countries of Asia Pacific region on gender/women's empowerment through financial literacy and impact investment in the agri business which are majorly owned by women or benefit women in the…"
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Suresh Tamang replied to Dr Katie Tavenner's discussion Recommendations on intermediary organizations working directly with grassroots women's groups on CC, Ag, + Empowerment
"Dear Dr. Katie, You may contact Rural Reconstruction Nepal, one of the reputed NGOs active working since early 1990s in Nepal across all sectors, they have long work background and direct relationship with many grassroots users groups, networks and…"
Jan 17, 2023
Dr Katie Tavenner replied to Dr Katie Tavenner's discussion Recommendations on intermediary organizations working directly with grassroots women's groups on CC, Ag, + Empowerment
"Hi Rituu, great question! This scoping study is essentially creating a roster of organizations that would be able to work 'between' NGOs and larger donor organizations at the regional or international level. These types of intermediary…"
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Ceaser M, Odongo replied to Dr Katie Tavenner's discussion Recommendations on intermediary organizations working directly with grassroots women's groups on CC, Ag, + Empowerment
"Hi Dr. Katie, I recommend Village Enterprise Village Enterprise - Creating sustainable businesses – Transforming lives At Village Enterprise, We believe in the power of the entrepreneurial spirit to transform lives. Community-based…"
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"Dear Katie. Thanks for your enquirer. Kindly please check The Southern Africa Trust (The trust) www.southernafricatrust.org based in Johannesburg South Africa working in 16 countries in Southern Africa. The focus of the work is to end poverty and…"
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Rituu B Nanda replied to Dr Katie Tavenner's discussion Recommendations on intermediary organizations working directly with grassroots women's groups on CC, Ag, + Empowerment
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Dear Katie. Thanks for your enquirer. Kindly please check The Southern Africa Trust (The trust) www.southernafricatrust.org based in Johannesburg South Africa working in 16 countries in Southern Africa. The focus of the work is to end poverty and inequality. I am the CEO and you can reach me on akanengoni@southernafricatrust.org for more information. 

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