This report outlines the findings of the Sexual & Gender Based Violence against Refugees from Displacement to Arrival (SEREDA) project, a multi-country research initiative that examines the nature and extent of sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) experienced by forced migrants throughout the journey from displacement to settlement in countries of refuge. The project also explores how health and social consequences are identified and addressed and how SGBV experiences shape integration processes. Read More
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The Impact of Food Insecurity on Women and Girls: Research From Pibor and Akobo counties, Jonglei State, South Sudan
This briefing presents research undertaken in the midst of a critical food insecurity crisis in South Sudan's Pibor and Akobo counties in order to understand its impact on the lives of women and girls. The research found that women and girls’ household chores, their livelihood opportunities, and their access to education have all been impacted. The report highlights what the humanitarian community should do to ensure a gender-sensitive response to these pressing needs. Read More
GovAsia Issue 4: From Hanoi to Hyderabad
This issue of GovAsia looks at the multidimensional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in eight cities across Asia. It draws on research conducted between October 2020 and April 2021 that focused on the perspectives and experiences of those who receive the fewest benefits of urbanization due to a range of intersecting marginalized identities and experiences, such as their gender, ethnic identity, low remuneration levels, and insecure employment status. Read More
Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: Making All Spaces Safe
Efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic reduced access to gender-based violence information and services, driving increased use of technology and online spaces. This paper serves as an alarm bell for the international community, digital and feminist movements, private technology companies, and national governments to act in unison to end the rising scourge of technology-facilitated gender-based violence. Read More
Centering Adolescent- and Youth-Led Organizations to Advance Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
This report highlights the impact of PAI’s flagship youth program, YOUAccess, which supports and partners with adolescent- and youth-led (AYL) organizations to advance adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health and rights. AYL organizations are often overlooked, but they have unique perspectives that shift norms, change policies, and secure increased funding from governments and donors. Read More
Moving the Needle Towards Gender Transformation in Diverse Social and Behavior Change Programming Across West and Central Africa: Lessons and Considerations
This report uses case studies to show how programs can move the needle along the gender integration continuum, regardless of their current situation. It features case studies based on Breakthrough ACTION’s social and behavior change programming across francophone countries in West and Central Africa to guide the development and implementation of programming, policies, and services that can improve health and development outcomes for people of all gender identities, especially cisgender women and gender minorities. Read More
