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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

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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.

Application Deadline: 28 November 2025
Job ID: 30286
Contract Duration: 1 year (approximately 200 working days)
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Shiny Saha's Blog (9)

A Resource Pack on Gender Transformative Evaluations

The third book - A Resource Pack on Gender Transformative Evaluations - in the series of publications under the project 'Engendering Policy through Evaluation: Uncovering Exclusion, Challenging inequities and Building Capacities' (supported by the IDRC, Canada and the Ford Foundation,New Delhi) is out.

Edited by Shraddha Chigateri and Shiny Saha, A Resource Pack aims to inform readers of what constitutes gender transformative evaluations, and how to conduct such…

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Added by Shiny Saha on September 12, 2016 at 12:51 — 2 Comments

USE of Evaluations in a Gender and Equity Context

Why is USE important in a Gender and Equity context?
What are the steps for the USE of evaluations?
How does a USE approach align with feminist principles of evaluation?
Watch Dr.  Sonal Zaveri address these questions and explain the importance of USE of evaluations in a Gender and Equity context.
 
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Added by Shiny Saha on May 31, 2016 at 16:00 — 4 Comments

Principles, Values and Ethics of Gender-Transformative Evaluations

Are the principles, values and ethics that guide gender-transformative evaluations different from those of other evaluations? Watch Renu Khanna discuss the same in the following video.

Did you enjoy the video? We invite you to share your thoughts and experiences.

This video is the second in the series of training videos produced under Institute of…

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Added by Shiny Saha on February 11, 2016 at 15:30 — 4 Comments

What are Gender-Transformative Evaluations?

Is accounting for gender in an evaluation enough to term it gender-transformative? Watch Ranjani K. Murthy as she answers this and provides an overview of gender-transformative evaluations.

This video is the first in the series of training videos  being produced under ISST's project - Engendering Policy through Evaluation. 

Do share your feedback. Also, do let us know if you have any questions pertaining to gender-transformative or gender - responsive equity focused…

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Added by Shiny Saha on July 27, 2015 at 17:00 — 4 Comments

National Land Reform Policy - Implications on Gender and Equity'

The X Gender and Economic Policy Discussion forum, organized by the Institute of Social Studies Trust (ISST) in association with Heinrich Böll Stiftung, on 'National Land Reform Policy - Implications on Gender and Equity' was held at the India International Centre on the 29th of October. Seema Kulkarni (SOPPECOM), Charanjit Singh (Dept. of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Devt., Govt. of India) and Madhu Sarin (Fellow, Rights and Resources Initiative) presented at…

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Added by Shiny Saha on October 29, 2013 at 18:00 — 1 Comment

The City as an Inclusive Space through a Gender and Equity Lens

The IX Gender and Economic Policy Discussion forum, organized by the Institute of Social Studies Trust (ISST) in association with Heinrich Böll Stiftung, on 'The City as an Inclusive Space through a Gender and Equity Lens' was held at the India International Centre Annexe on the 5th of September .  Dr. Kalpana Viswanath (JAGORI), Aparna Das (GIZ) and Dr. Renu Khosla (CURE india); chaired by Prof. K.T. Ravindran (INTACH/ RICS School of Built Environment) presented at the…

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Added by Shiny Saha on September 18, 2013 at 18:00 — No Comments

Climate Policy in India through a Gender and Equity Lens

The VIII Gender and Economic Policy Discussion forum, organized by the Institute of Social Studies Trust (ISST) in association with Heinrich Böll Stiftung, on 'Climate Policy in India through a Gender and Equity Lens' was held at the India Habitat Centre on the 2nd of July . Presentations were made by Ms. Aditi Kapoor (Alternative Futures), Mr. Srinivas Krishnaswamy (Vasudha Foundation) and Dr. Suman Sahai (Gene Campaign); chaired by Dr. Govind Kelkar (Landesa/Rural Development…

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Added by Shiny Saha on July 2, 2013 at 16:19 — 1 Comment

Engendering economic policy

Institute of Social Studies Trust (ISST) in association with the Heinrich Böll Stiftung organizes Gender and Economic Policy (GEP) Discussion Forums to provide an opportunity to economists, policy makers and gender advocates to discuss and critique economic policy from a gender lens in a structured manner. Organized once in two months, the focus of the forums is on contemporary issues, such as the links between gender and Foreign Direct Investment. This is the second year of the discussion…

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Added by Shiny Saha on April 29, 2013 at 17:00 — No Comments

THE POLITICS AND ECONOMICS OF Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) THROUGH A GENDER LENS

The VII Gender and Economic Policy Discussion forum, organized by the Institute of Social Studies Trust (ISST) in association with Heinrich Böll Stiftung, on the politics and economics of FDI through a gender lens was held at the India Habitat Centre on the 9th of April . Presentations were made by Ms. Ranja Sengupta (Third World Network), Dr. Arpita Mukherjee (ICRIER) and Ms. Anandi Venkateswaran (Govt. of India); chaired by Ms. Sarojini Ganju Thakur IAS (Retd.). The discussion revolved…

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Added by Shiny Saha on April 16, 2013 at 12:30 — 3 Comments

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