Researchers from the Institute for Reproductive Health at Georgetown University Medical Center studied women’s use of the Dot app over 13 menstrual cycles, or about one year. Their study, published in the European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Healthcare, is the first to test a fertility app using best-practice guidelines for assessing effectiveness of family planning methods.Read More
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Feminist International Assistance Gender Equality Toolkit for Projects (FRENCH)
Stronger gender equality and empowerment projects are those that are rights-based and that focus on addressing the root causes of gender inequalities within historical, social, cultural, economic, and political barriers. This toolkit provides guidance for designing and implementing feminist international assistance programming.Read More
“Against All Odds”
“Against All Odds” tells the true story of 12-year old Charity Resian Nampaso, who was the first girl in her Kenyan village to say no to female genital mutilation (FGM). Ms. Nampaso, who co-directed the film, says: “I represent untold stories of over two million girls and woman worldwide, I am an example of the courage and strength many of these girls and women possess…together...Read More
Community‐Based Father Education Intervention on Breastfeeding Practice—Results of a Quasi‐Experimental Study
Although the benefits of breastfeeding are well‐documented, little is known about how best to encourage fathers to support breastfeeding. This report details the results of a study of a community‐based intervention in Vietnam in which fathers received breastfeeding education and counseling services in health facilities and at home visits during the antenatal, delivery, and postpartum periods. It found that targeting fathers at these times may...Read More
New Video in Spanish on Accountability in Gender Equality
The MenEngage Alliance has released a Spanish version of a video in which members share their views on the importance of accountability for men and boys and the need for them to act in support of gender equality to transform harmful and oppressive notions of masculinity.Read More
Strengthening Capacity to Prevent HIV Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women: Supporting DREAMS Programming
This brief describes evidence-informed concepts, tools, and strategies that Project SOAR used to help DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe) implementing partners in five countries design girl-centered programming, and discusses the lessons learned in fostering innovation among partners. The DREAMS Partnership aims to significantly reduce HIV infections among adolescent girls and young women and go beyond the health sector to address structural factors...Read More
