ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Technology: Transforming Tech for Feminist Inclusion
The ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Technology, held in New York in June 2024, aimed to harness the transformative power of technology to advance women's rights. Key takeaways include the potential of feminist-centered technology to address gender-based violence and inequalities, the need for intersectional feminist approaches to technology development, and the importance of government and tech corporations
ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Demographic Diversity and Sustainable Development
Held on May 15-16, 2024 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Demographic Diversity and Sustainable Development focused on how our world's changing demographics impact sustainable development, with a special emphasis on promoting gender equality, advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Gender Issues in Sexual and Reproductive Health Outcomes
In 2023, Young and Alive Initiative are working in partnership with USAID, and IREX through the youth excel project, we are implementing a gender transformative program for adolescent boys and young men in the southern highlands of Tanzania. The reason we focused on men this time is because men and boys have often been overlooked in
Religious Leaders: Allies for the Well-Being of Youth and Women
This webinar highlighted the role of religious leaders as important allies in promoting positive social norms for the reproductive health and well-being of young people and women, as well as the importance of partnerships and coalitions in building transformative community dialogue for positive change. It was jointly organized by the Passages Project (Institute for Reproductive Health,
What Impact Do Gender and Power Have on FP Decision-Making?
Analyzing the impact of gender inequities on contraceptive decision-making experiences through the lens of a power framework can provide critical insights. These can give programs a better understanding of how to address barriers to women and girls’ access to and use of contraception.
Leaders religieux : Alliés pour le bien-être des Jeunes et des Femmes
Ce webinaire a mis en évidence le rôle des chefs religieux en tant qu'alliés importants dans la promotion de normes sociales positives pour l'engagement communautaire dans la santé et le bien-être reproductifs des jeunes et des femmes, ainsi que l'importance des partenariats et des coalitions dans la construction d'un dialogue communautaire transformateur pour apporter un changement
AYSRH in Uganda During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has disordered the livelihoods of adolescents and young people across Uganda’s communities in many ways. With the first COVID-19 wave in March 2020 came the adoption of containment measures, such as the closure of schools, movement restrictions, and self-isolation. As a result, the health and well-being of young people, especially adolescent and youth
Recap: Striving for Equality
On October 21, 2021, Breakthrough ACTION hosted a roundtable discussion on the topic of gender and social norms. This event provided an opportunity for those working in family planning and reproductive health to learn about Breakthrough ACTION’s work addressing gender and social norms across diverse country programs and to share their own experiences.
L’engagement des hommes: Pourquoi et comment ?
Ce webinaire a exploré des moyens pratiques d'intégrer l'engagement des hommes dans les programmes de changement social et de comportement en vue de contribuer à la transformation des normes du genre et à l'adoption des services de santé reproductive, maternelle, néonatale, et infantile.
How Does Gender Affect Knowledge Management?
Gender and gender dynamics affect knowledge management (KM) in complex ways. Knowledge SUCCESS's Gender Analysis revealed many challenges arising from the interplay between gender and KM. This post shares highlights from the Gender Analysis; offers recommendations for overcoming key obstacles and creating a more gender-equitable KM environment for global health programs, particularly in family planning and