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Gender WOMEN'S ADVANCEMENT

Second knowledge brief on gender and civil registration and vital statistics released

IDRC and the Centre of Excellence for CRVS systems launch a second set of papers on gender and CRVS.

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Tuesday, 16. July 2019 - 13:45
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When there are no records of women and girls: the ripple effect

Civil registration contributes to gender equality at all stages of a woman’s life.
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Marriage and divorce certificates: Tools for women’s empowerment

Proper marriage and divorce registration support women’s rights to inheritance, fair division of assets, and child support.
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Environment Climate change Gender RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

IDRC congratulates first cohort of Women in Climate Change Science Fellows

Congratulations to the first cohort of Women in Climate Change Science Fellows!
IDRC congratulates Nana Ama Browne Klutse, Jessica Nosizwe Paula Rose Thorn, and N’Datchoh Evelyne Touré. Each of these outstanding African mathematical scientists will receive up to CA$39,000 to conduct research in an African host institution.
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Tuesday, 15. May 2018 - 13:30
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Birth registration is the basis for advancing gender equality and children’s rights

A birth certificate is key to accessing social services, exercising rights, and avoiding child marriage.
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Health HEALTH INFORMATION Gender

New website will help record vital life events to improve access to services for all

A new website and resource library will help improve developing country registration and information systems for vital events.
Strengthening civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems in developing countries requires knowledge sharing, expert advice, practical resources, and support.
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Wednesday, 7. February 2018 - 16:15
Research in Action

FOOD SECURITY AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH Gender

Transforming agriculture in Central and West Africa through development research

What does it take to ensure agriculture is driving sustainable and inclusive rural economic growth in Central and West Africa?
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Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - 14:00
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Gender

Expert Talks: Understanding civil registration and vital statistics systems

What are civil registration and vital statistics systems and why do they matter?
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Wednesday, September 13, 2017 - 16:30
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Undernourishment and Public Policy in India

Scientists, donors, and Indian policymakers are puzzled why India has the highest percentage of undernourished children in the world.
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Building Livelihood Resilience to Alleviate Poverty in Semi-arid Areas of West Africa

Livelihood vulnerability is a major characteristic of life in semi-arid areas of sub-Saharan Africa such as the Sahel.

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