On September 25, 2017 the Gender-Based Violence Task Force of USAID's Interagency Gender Working Group hosted an event focused on the role and impact of faith-based organizations (FBOs) in preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV). Click to find out more.Read More
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Webinar: Using Storytelling and Participatory Media to Support Gender Equality and Reproductive Health Outcomes
StoryCenter’s Silence Speaks initiative explored the use of project case-studies to illustrate how storytelling can be used in the family planning and reproductive health context to engage local community members as storytellers and advocates.Read More
Using Technology to Combat GBV – New Innovations, New Opportunities
On June 29, 2017 the Gender-Based Violence Task Force of USAID's Interagency Gender Working Group hosted an event focused on innovative technology solutions to GBV. Please read our summary of the event here!Read More
Weekly Wrap June 12 – 16, 2017
Events IGWG Gender-Based Violence Task Force Presents Using Technology to Combat GBV – New Innovations, New Opportunities When: Thursday, June 29, 2017, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: PRB, 1875 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 520 Washington, DC (closest Metro exit is red line Dupont Circle North) You won’t want to miss this cutting-edge look at innovative technologies to prevent and respond to gender-based violence. In 2014, the GBV...Read More
Resources Available From First Male Engagement Task Force Meeting
On February 28th the Male Engagement Task Force of USAID’s Interagency Gender Working Group held their first meeting. With 56 participants the task force is looking forward to harnessing your continued energy and enthusiasm to make a contribution to advocacy, research and programmatic guidance on male engagement. Read More
Gender Synchronization: A New Approach
Just 20 years ago, if a program was “gender aware” in any way, it was considered a major step forward. Slowly, over the years, the thinking about gender inequities and their impact on health has advanced considerably, and the concepts and vocabulary have become much more nuanced.Read More
