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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

Vacancies

Vacancy | GxD hub, LEAD/IFMR | Research Manager

Hiring a Research Manager to join us at the Gender x Digital (GxD) Hub at LEAD at Krea University, Delhi.

As a Research Manager, you will lead and shape rigorous evidence generation at the intersection of gender, AI, and digital systems, informing more inclusive digital policies and platforms in India. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys geeking out over measurement challenges, causal questions, and the nuances of designing evaluations that answer what works, for whom, and why. We welcome applications from researchers with strong mixed-methods expertise, experience designing theory or experiment based evaluations, and a deep commitment to gender equality and digital inclusion.

Must-haves:
• 4+ years of experience in evaluation and applied research
• Ability to manage data quality, lead statistical analysis, and translate findings into clear, compelling reports and briefs
• Strong interest in gender equality, livelihoods, and digital inclusion
• Comfort with ambiguity and a fast-paced environment, as the ecosystem evolves and pivots to new areas of inquiry
📍 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gcBpjtHy

📆 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
So sooner you apply the better!

Empowering Voices with Participatory Video/ Photo-voice

Event Details

Empowering Voices with Participatory Video/ Photo-voice

Time: May 27, 2021 from 2pm to 4pm
Location: "2 pm CET"
Event Type: online, workshop
Organized By: ISST and Gender and Evaluation community
Latest Activity: May 31, 2021

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Event Description

Institute of Social Studies Trust (ISST) and EvalGender+ present workshop on Empowering Voices with Participatory Video/ Photo-voice

Facilitators: Ralf Otto and Simon Koolwijk

Date/time: 27th May 2021, 14.00 – 16.00 CET

Format: Input, film screening, exercise in breakout groups

Overview of session / objectives:

-        Introduction to participatory video: process, requirements, what it can, what it cannot 

-        Case studies and watching footage with stories from refugees in Uganda and in Turkey

-        Small group work on the method’s added value for research, monitoring and evaluation as well as for advocacy

-        Plenary – Q&A including what it takes to incorporate the method 

Ralf Otto – facilitator and community engagement expert: Specialised in participatory and listening-based approaches to programme design, research and learning. Experience in 20+ crisis affected countries. http://www.momologue.be/

Simon Koolwijk - filmmaker and facilitator: 10+ years experience in conducting participatory video interventions. Simon is both a filmmaker and (online) facilitator and has combined both expertise areas into participatory video interventions in the areas of involving people's voices in humanitarian crises interventions, social accountability processes, youth development and biodiversity and nature preservation projects. Website:  https://www.facili.nl/

Maximum participants 100

Event is for members of Gender and Evaluation community; please sign up https://gendereval.ning.com/

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