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Research in ActionGender Social PolicyGender equality — and how people experience it within households, organizations, and communities — is the product of how different social systems and structures are designed, negotiated, and implemented. Influencing positive change at these levels depends on evidence that moves beyond simply identifying inequalities.
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EventsDevelopment Gender HealthBreaking new ground on gender equality
Join us for a panel discussion in celebration of International Women's Day.
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Research in ActionGender HealthSupporting women’s recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives, livelihoods and healthThrough the Women RISE initiative, research teams are supporting women’s recovery from the gendered impacts of COVID-19 on their lives, livelihoods and health.
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NewsHealth GenderMeet us at the Canadian Conference on Global HealthIDRC is joining members of the global health community at the Canadian Conference on Global Health, held from October 16 to 18, 2023. Themed “From Rhetoric to Action: moving policy, research, and practice,” the conference will be a hybrid event with in-person sessions at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Canada.Date
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PerspectivesGenderUntangling the myths surrounding youth and violenceResearch shows that fostering stable, peaceful communities requires meaningful youth engagement.
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NewsGender Development Natural ResourcesBreaking barriers: understanding obstacles facing women in STEM in the Global SouthIDRC is pleased to announce the 10 research teams selected from the call for proposals "Breaking systemic barriers to women’s participation in science”.Date
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Research in ActionGenderThink tanks and gender equalityGender emerged as an important area of focus among many of the think tanks receiving core support from the Think Tank Initiative (TTI) from 2009 to 2019.
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Research in ActionEconomics Gender DevelopmentBetter tools for the private sector to measure what matters
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Research in ActionFood and Agriculture Natural Resources GenderIntegrating insects in poultry and fish feeds in Kenya and UgandaIn many sub-Saharan African countries, the poultry and fish industries are among the fastest-growing agribusinesses.
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Research in ActionGender Natural Resources Information and CommunicationCommunicating science for impact: radio for reaching farmers with research results
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BooksEconomics GenderDigital Economies at Global Margins
In this book, contributors from a range of disciplines and locations investigate the impact of increased digital connectivity on the people and places at the world’s economic margins.
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Refugee women face daunting healthcare needs
Refugee women face daunting healthcare needs
Ruth Nara’s work as a 2017 IDRC Research Award Recipient “reinforced my passion for improving the health of the most vulnerable populations, including displaced women and children,” she says. “I am more than encouraged to continue contributing to reducing the systemic inequalities that affect access to health.”
During field studies in Kampala and the Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Nara sought to understand the reproductive health needs of Congolese refugees in Uganda, including maternal health and delivery care, contraception, and abortion and post-abortion care.
She found that maternal healthcare was inadequate: human resources were insufficient, facilities were poor, and medications were not always available. Women faced long waits to get care, sometimes resorting to offering bribes for services. Many faced discrimination when accessing services, and language barriers compounded these problems.
Nara believes that her research findings will ultimately contribute to policies and programs to improve reproductive health rights and services for conflict-affected populations in Uganda. The fieldwork, she says, “reminded me that I was in the right place and I should continue to be in this space.”
Equally important, it brought home “that the women I spoke with in this study are people, just like you and me. They’re not just numbers, they’re not just subjects, but they’re living, breathing people who have their human potential and deserve support and respect of their human rights.”
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PerspectivesGovernance GenderBirth registration is the basis for advancing gender equality and children’s rights
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PerspectivesEconomics GenderExpanding women’s financial inclusion: A win-win for women and financial institutions
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StoryDevelopment Natural Resources GenderGolden girls: The hidden role of women in Africa's artisanal mines
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PerspectivesDevelopment Governance Gender Food and Agriculture EconomicsBeyond Access: Putting Women First in Agriculture
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PerspectivesEconomics Gender Food and AgricultureAddressing the double burden of work for rural women
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PerspectivesFood and Agriculture Governance Science and Technology GenderInvest in women to reduce post-harvest losses
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Research in ActionSocial Policy Governance GenderAn IDRC Doctoral Research Award recipient shares her perspectives from the field
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PerspectivesDevelopment Economics Social Policy GenderWomen worldwide are missing out. This is how we can make economic growth equal for all
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Research in ActionHealth GenderFourth Global Health Systems Research Symposium features innovative research on improving maternal and child health in Africa
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Research in ActionGenderScaling up: Expanding the impact of food security and nutrition innovations