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Astha Ramaiya [Co-author] Shared the Journal Article - Published in Child Abuse & Neglect, June 2026

A new systematic review published in Child Abuse & Neglect examined the link between mental health and technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and abuse (TF-CSEA). Analysing 10 studies with over 25,000 participants across seven countries, researchers found that depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and prior trauma were consistently associated with victimisation. Crucially, the relationship appears bidirectional with mental health difficulties both preceding and resulting from exploitation; creating potential cycles of repeated harm. Perhaps most striking: traditional parental monitoring through technological surveillance showed limited protective effects. What actually mattered? The quality of parent-child relationships including, open communication, emotional warmth, and trust. The findings suggest prevention efforts should combine universal school-based programmes building emotional resilience with targeted support for high-risk youth, while parent education should prioritise connection over control. With 12.5% of children globally experiencing online solicitation annually, understanding these psychological pathways is essential for effective child protection.

Alok Srivastava, Vasanti Rao & Amita Puri Article on International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, January 2026

Tara Prasad Article on Challanges and Lessons Learns of GESI responsive and inclusive conservatiom practices, Nepal

Viera Schioppetto shared Thesis on Gender Approach in Development Projects

  • DEVELOPMENT OF A GUIDE FOR INTEGRATING A GENDER
    APPROACH INTO THE DESIGN OF SUSTAINABLE HUMAN
    DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN BURUNDI (AFRICA)
    REGIONAL PROGRAMME ON GENDER AND PUBLIC POLICY

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  • 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
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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.

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Looking for evaluators with experience in participatory evaluation for my PhD dissertation

Hello! 

My name is Akashi Kaul and I'm a fifth year PhD candidate at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, USA. I am currently working on my dissertation and am hoping to graduate this summer. Starting almost immediately, I'm looking to do the following two things for my dissertation research:

1. I'm looking to conduct interviews with 10-15 evaluators who have conducted international development evaluations, employing participatory or collaborative methods. The interview would focus on the process and challenges of conducting such evaluations. Please refer to the AEA 365 post I co-authored a while ago to get a brief idea of how I'm conceptualizing this.
 http://aea365.org/blog/memorial-week-in-evaluation-participation-as...

If you would be interested in participating or know of someone who would, I would appreciate if you reached out! 

2. I am conducting a document analysis of the evaluation policy and procedure documents of major international aid and donor agencies, along with some popular instruments/frameworks used. Ideally, I would love to get my hands on some evaluation reports that used participatory or collaborative methods. Any references here would be greatly appreciated!

Any and all help, suggestions, references or resources would be highly appreciated!

Please feel free to write back with any questions!

Thank you, 
Akashi

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Permalink Reply by Anita Anand on February 24, 2019 at 21:31

Hi Akashi. I have conducted two evaluations using participatory methods. I'd be happy to assist you in your research. Please email me at aa.comfirst@gmail.com.

Best. Anita Anand.

Permalink Reply by Nidhi Sharma on February 25, 2019 at 10:07

Hi Akashi, you can reach me at nidhisharma.ns@gmail.com. happy to contribute to your research. 

Permalink Reply by Rituu B Nanda on February 25, 2019 at 17:12

Thanks Anita and Nidhi for your responses. I also facilitate participatory evaluation and participatory action research and would love to learn from you.

I want to inform you three that we are having Evaluation festival in India from 12th to 14th Feb 2020. hope you can join. 

Permalink Reply by susana isabel simões ferreira on February 25, 2019 at 22:11

Hello Akashi,

I would be happy to collaborate within your research.

Please send me details to swooni@gmail.com

Susana

Permalink Reply by Rituu B Nanda on February 26, 2019 at 9:48

Thanks for responding to Akashi. Wish I could learn from your experience Susana. 

Permalink Reply by Manas Bhattacharyya on February 26, 2019 at 8:04

Hi Akashi: I have conducted a few "Participatory Evaluations" in India and Bangladesh engaging organization staff and community leaders / representatives as Evaluators. You may reach to me at manas@askindia.org & +91-9999094204. 

Permalink Reply by Rituu B Nanda on February 26, 2019 at 8:22

Thanks Manas! With so many of us responding from India, lets have a session on participatory evaluation in the next EvalFest Feb 2020. 

25w6l1pgc8u8kPermalink Reply by 25w6l1pgc8u8k on February 26, 2019 at 14:38

Hi Akashi. I am Nuha Bashir from Palestine/ Gaza Strip. I have conducted a number of evaluations using participatory methods. I'd be happy to assist you in your research. Please email me at nuha.bashir@cdnpavia.net

Permalink Reply by Rituu B Nanda on March 5, 2019 at 1:23

It was great talking to you. here is a resource 

Nandi, R., Nanda, R. B., & Jugran, T. (2015). Evaluation from inside Out: The Experience of Using Local Knowledge and Practices to Evaluate a Program for Adolescent Girls in India through the Lens of Gender and Equity. Evaluation Journal of Australasia,15(1), 38-47. doi:10.1177/1035719x1501500106

Permalink Reply by Verona Groverman on March 7, 2019 at 16:54

Hi Akashi, I reply a bit late - if you still need evaluators to be interviewed you can contact me: verona@groverman.nl. I have conducted a number of evaluations using participatory methods.

Kind regards, Verona

Permalink Reply by Jean de Dieu BIZIMANA on May 31, 2019 at 1:41

Helloo sory that I reply with delay if you still need evaluators to be interviewed you can contact me: bizimanajd@gmail.com I am experienced in conducting  considerable evaluations using participatory methods.

Kind regards, 

Jean de Dieu

Permalink Reply by Suzanne Hanchett, Ph.D. on March 17, 2019 at 2:38

Hi Akashi,

I have experience relevant to your study. If you are still looking for people to interview, contact me at shanchett@igc.org. Cell phone is 917-345-3197. My resume is attached FYI.

Suzanne Hanchett

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