Lillian Trager, professor of anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside for over 30 years, served as director of the university’s Center for International Studies from 1993-1998. Her research focused primarily on Nigerian community ties,…
Since 1993, Women for Women International has helped more than 478,000 marginalized women in countries affected by war and conflict. They serve women in 8 countries offering support, tools, and access to life-changing skills to move from crisis and…
This brief explains what we have learned about gender and taxation and looks at: why taxation is relevant for gender; where gender is relevant in taxation; bias in tax structures; amongst other themes.
The Women's Economic Empowerment and Equality (WE3) Dashboard provides a quick assessment of women’s inclusion in the economy, showcasing the extent to which women participate in their economic spheres. This interactive tool will empower USAID and…
The Impact on Marriage: Program Assessment of Conditional Cash Transfers (IMPACCT) study by the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) adds to the existing evidence on CCTs as a possible solution to delay the age of marriage and improve…
Their mission is to improve the lives of underprivileged and poor children, especially young abandoned girls in India. They raise funds to help provide shelter, access to medical care, improved nutrition, and education for these children.
This report analyzes the aggregate impact of women’s organizations around the world that received grants from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ MDG3 Fund.
Women in Cities International (WICI) was founded in 2002 as a not-for-profit network focusing on gender equality and the participation of women in urban development.
The IASC Gender Handbook for Humanitarian Action provides practical guidance for humanitarian workers to mainstream gender equality into humanitarian action across sectors. It also aims to place protection at the centre of humanitarian action, with…
UN Women’s new flagship report provides a comprehensive and authoritative assessment of progress, gaps and challenges in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from a gender perspective.