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Prioritising Gender Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion in the CLEAN Helpdesk

By Rebekah Martin Rebekah Martin reflects on how the programme and consortium have strengthened their approach to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI). Drawing on a GEDSI Scan conducted with CLEAN Helpdesk staff between March and June 2025, this blog highlights how…

GEDSI Learning and Leadership Hub: Leadership of Indigenous Peoples

On UK PACT, we hold monthly GEDSI Learning and Leadership Hub sessions as an opportunity for everyone involved in UK PACT to share highlights, lessons learned, and challenges overcome on GEDSI mainstreaming. Here you can find key learnings from previous sessions.

GEDSI Learning and Leadership Hub: Disability Inclusion

GEDSI Learning and Leadership Hub: Economic Inclusion

Entry Points: Climate Finance and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion

The GEDSI Entry Points series supports UK PACT staff and implementing partners to better appreciate the relationships between GEDSI and sectors we work in, and the various ‘pathways’ that can help to strengthen both the approach and results. This brief focuses on the clean…

Entry Points: Energy and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion

How to Mainstream Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion in UK PACT projects

This report provides guidance for UK PACT implementing partners and expert deployments on how to mainstream GEDSI through each stage of the project cycle, with checklists, example activities, and links to further resources.

Our approach to integrating Gender Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) into technical assistance requests

This info note sets out the approach we take to integrating GEDSI into the CLEAN Helpdesk, which provides technical assistance on climate, environment and nature. We provide GEDSI guidance at every stage, from reviewing the initial terms of reference, to including GEDSI experts in the technical…

Key Considerations at the Intersection of Disasters, Climate Change and Gender-based Violence in the Asia-Pacific Region

This learning paper explores the links between climate, GBV, and disasters in Asia and the Pacific and considers key actions GBV specialists working in settings affected by climate change and disasters can take. Drawing from a desk review of relevant resources, it begins with a brief overview of…

Disability Inclusion Helpdesk Query 142 - The Role and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Disability Inclusion

This query provides an introductory overview of the role and use of AI in Disability Inclusion work globally. It first looks at what evidence, research, and examples exist on the use of AI to support disability inclusion across different sectors, focusing particularly on the fields of education,…

Disability Inclusion Helpdesk Query 147 - Relationship between Disability and Organised Crime

This query undertakes research on the relationship between disability and organised crime overseas, at a global level. The aim is to identify any existing studies or reports on the topic, explore the impact of organised crime on individuals with disabilities, and assess whether there is further…

Good Practice Guidance Note - Inclusive Safeguarding: A Disability Lens for Safer Programming

This guidance note outlines disability-inclusive safeguarding practices for humanitarian and development programming to ensure the protection and inclusion of persons with disabilities.

Disability Inclusion: Economic Benefits and What Works For Economic Inclusion

This report provides an evidence-based overview of the economic and business case for disability inclusion, highlighting the benefits to inclusive practices and how barriers can be overcome. It responds to growing demand for concrete data, compelling arguments, and practical strategies that…

Disability Inclusion Helpdesk Query 145 - Mapping Current Funders of Disability Inclusion and Other Equalities Areas Globally

This query maps the current donors and funders globally that have a focus on disability inclusion. These include bilateral and multilateral donors, private sector actors, philanthropic donors, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. It provides an overview of what these donors are currently…

Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Factsheet – Eswatini

The aim of this query is to develop a concise and evidence-based Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Factsheet for Eswatini that highlights key statistics, challenges, and barriers faced by marginalised groups, using an intersectional lens.

Disability Inclusion Helpdesk Query 139 - GEDSI Analysis Jamaica

This GEDSI analysis examines how prioritising gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) can support poverty reduction, trade and economic development, peace and stability, and climate resilience in Jamaica. It reviews key GEDSI trends and identifies ‘low-cost’ opportunities and…

Annotated Bibliography: Stigma and Gender-Based Violence

Stigma plays a powerful and often overlooked role in shaping the experiences of survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). This annotated bibliography explores available evidence on how stigma impacts survivors and contributes to the persistence and normalization of GBV in emergency contexts.…

Annotated bibliography of resources and texts relating to caring for children born of rape

This annotated bibliography provides an overview of resources relating to children born of rape, by building on a previous GBV AoR Helpdesk resource list on caring for children born of rape (2018) - and accompanying drop box repository of documents, which sought to identify examples of strategies,…

Benefits of Gender Equality and Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Programming in Schools and Educational Settings

This evidence digest examines available documentation on three main issues: 1) whether and how targeted school-based GBV prevention and response initiatives can reduce boys’ perpetration of violence, in the present and into adulthood; 2) whether and how targeted school-based GBV prevention and…

Reducing Risks of Conflict-related Kidnapping / Abduction for Women and Girls in Burkina Faso and West / Central Africa

This annotated bibliography looks at the existing resources available for understanding and responding to the kidnapping / abduction of women and girls in West and Central Africa, specifically relating to the Burkina Faso context. Literature and resources were reviewed to gather…