Monthly Corner
Claudy Vouhé shared GRB in local authorities (French)
Gender-Responsive Budgeting (GRB) shows that the development of a budget and budgetary choices are powerful levers in terms of gender equality. We share our lessons learned in the field: a 5-step method, concrete examples (culture, sport, subsidies, public procurement, etc.) and keys to success. An operational work to objectify the impact of public policies and budgets and make RHL accessible.
Anuradha Kapoor Shared Swayam Recent Published Study
This exploratory study foregrounds the largely invisible issue of natal family violence (NFV) in India, exploring its forms, prevalence, and deep, long-term impacts on women's lives. It challenges the myth of the natal home as a safe space and centres survivor voices and lived experiences. The findings expose systemic silences and institutional barriers to justice. It offers vital insights for policy reform, feminist praxis, and deeper societal reflection.
Research Workshop on School Violence Prevention and Response - BLOG POST
Blog post summarizing key findings from each presentation and highlighting the outstanding research of all participants
Tara Prasad Gnyawali - Narrative
My flashback to working with wildlife-affected communities living in a biological transboundary corridor in Bardiya, Nepal, where I spent my golden 15 years. This story reflects changes that demonstrate how a community's tolerance extends to coexistence, and that is only due to the well-integrated planning of Ecotourism opportunities for the community.
Mehreen Farooq - BLOG
Events
Vacancies
- We’re Hiring: National Evaluation Consultant – Bangladesh
UN Women is recruiting a National Evaluation Consultant (Bangladesh) to support the interim evaluation of the Joint Regional EmPower Programme (Phase II).
This is a great opportunity to work closely with the Evaluation Team Leader and contribute to generating credible, gender-responsive evidence that informs decision-making and strengthens programme impact.
📍 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh (home-based with travel to project locations)
📅 Apply by: 24 February 2026, 5:00 PM
🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gar4ciRr
If you are passionate about feminist evaluation, gender equality, and rigorous evidence that drives change (or know someone who is) please apply or share within your networks.
- Seeking Senior Analyst - IPE Global
About the job
IPE Global Ltd. is a multi-disciplinary development sector consulting firm offering a range of integrated, innovative and high-quality services across several sectors and practices. We offer end-to-end consulting and project implementation services in the areas of Social and Economic Empowerment, Education and Skill Development, Public Health, Nutrition, WASH, Urban and Infrastructure Development, Private Sector Development, among others.
Over the last 26 years, IPE Global has successfully implemented over 1,200 projects in more than 100 countries. The group is headquartered in New Delhi, India with five international offices in United Kingdom, Kenya, Ethiopia, Philippines and Bangladesh. We partner with multilateral, bilateral, governments, corporates and not-for-profit entities in anchoring development agenda for sustained and equitable growth. We strive to create an enabling environment for path-breaking social and policy reforms that contribute to sustainable development.
Role Overview
IPE Global is seeking a motivated Senior Analyst – Low Carbon Pathways to strengthen and grow its Climate Change and Sustainability practice. The role will contribute to business development, program management, research, and technical delivery across climate mitigation, carbon markets, and energy transition. This position provides exceptional exposure to global climate policy, finance, and technology, working with a team of high-performing professionals and in collaboration with donors, foundations, research institutions, and public agencies.
How Indian culture has been shaping gender issue and what does the data say?
Indian society is inherently patriarchal, placing male individuals at the centre. In Indian culture, there persists abelief that a man is an asset while a woman is a liability. The girls go through a lot of challenges even before she is born. According to UNICEF, the mortality rate from ages 0-5 is higher for girls than boys.
The core issues lie in persistent problems such as neglect in education, child marriage, unequal nutritional priorities, restricted independence for work, challenges faced by women in the workforce post-marriage, and the disproportionate burden of family responsibilities after marriage, falling onto women's shoulders. Shockingly, according to NCBI data, 32% of ever-married women report experiencing physical, sexual, or emotional violence by their husbands. The International Labour Organization states that around 47% of women leave their jobs after their first marriage, illustrating the adverse impact of marriage on women's labour force participation.
In Indian culture, there are certain religious practices such as Parda Pratha, discrimination against menstruating women, unequal inheritance laws, and disproportionate ritual burdens on women. These practices place women in a vulnerable and derogatory position.
The burden of exceptional expectations like providing role, emotional restraint and family name from men alone is unhealthy. A recent NCRB report indicates a higher suicidal death rate among men (20.6 per lakh) compared to women (8.1) in 2021.
The solution to these challenges involves not only creating awareness but dismantling systemic barriers. Working together is essential to achieving gender parity in India. Policies that support gender parity must be designed with the proper incentives to ensure that they are implemented successfully. Recognition of women's exceptional work, creating a supportive community, and addressing issues such as quality healthcare, family planning, and cultural stigma are essential.
We also need to encourage young rural women to participate in every field and have to give them support and incentives by policies. Providing tech training to young women to support self-help groups, and paid internships plus learning opportunities for college going girls are some of the initiatives that can be a small step towards the larger goal.
Strengthening law enforcement to prevent gender-based violence, digital literacy programs for women, and community-driven initiatives are crucial. Globally, successful policy changes, such as Norway's requirement for 40% women on publicly listed company boards or Canada's elimination of the tampon tax, should serve as inspiration. Morocco's laws on labour contracts for domestic workers also provide insights.
A strong structure for monitoring and evaluating these initiatives is necessary to support evidence-based decision making. Data analysis is essential for improving and adjusting policies. In the end key to breaking down generational stereotypes is empowerment, enabling women to take charge of their own voices, and using their abilities to solve problems.
The journey towards gender equity requires a collective effort, challenging cultural norms, adopting successful global ideas, and a commitment to analysing data for informed decision-making.
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Comment by John Siddham on April 8, 2024 at 5:24
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Sakshi, Great insights! Well backed by data. Potential to unearth more. Well done!
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