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Technical Briefing Note: Measuring Survivors’ Satisfaction with VAWG Response Services
This brief examines the challenges when conducting surveys involving survivors of gender-based violence. It is a guide on how to approach research in a sensitive and ethical manner while coordinating…
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Low Literacy and Disability Friendly Referral Pathway Posters
A low-literacy and disability friendly infographic outlining examples of survivors of GBV seeking aid from judiciary and victim support systems. To compliment the poster, attached are also…
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Judiciary Survivor Rights Charters
A short info-sheet describing services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in Malawi and their universal commitment to supporting survivors. This resource is available in English, Tumbuka…
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National Referral Pathways Guidance Notes
The Referral Pathways provides guidance to coordination and provision services in Malawi who may be a middle-support system for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). This includes a comprehensive…
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Moyo Olemekezeka Economic Empowerment Manual
The second part of the Moyo Olemekezeka workshop series focuses on the empowerment of economic development of family environments in Malawi, with the aim of preventing and reducing violence…
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Moyo Olemekezeka Social Empowerment Manual
The social empowerment component of Moyo Olemekezeka is the first part of a two-part workshop series aiming to develop familial environments to create protected spaces for women and girls from…
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Gender Transformative Curriculum Part B
These training materials are part of series relating to the prevention and response of gender-based violence (GBV) within the judiciary system in Malawi. The documents are a step-by-step training…
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Gender Transformative Curriculum Part A
This training material is Part A of a series of building survivor-based support system within gender-based violence (GBV) judiciary systems in Malawi. The resource will allow for a step-by-step…
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Briefing Note: Safeguarding Knowledge Survey
This Technical Briefing Note provides a short introductory explanation to the Safeguarding Complaints Mechanism Knowledge Survey, designed and implemented by the Malawi Violence Against Women and…
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Moyo Olemekezeka Cohort Study Baseline: Key Findings Summary
This document presents a snapshot of findings from the baseline study for the Moyo Olemekezeka intervention. It is intended to complement other learning products produced related to MO, including the…
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Evidence Digest, Issue 6 - Focus Issue: Education
Evidence digest: disability-inclusive education in focus
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Joint evaluation of the UN Joint Programme on Aids on preventing and responding to violence against women and girls
Assessing the Joint Programme's accountability to end Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and address the bi-directional nature of VAWG and HIV (where VAWG can be an indirect/direct factor for…
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Gender Inclusion Power and Politics (GIPP) Analysis Toolkit
The SDDirect-Christian Aid Gender Inclusion Power and Politics (GIPP) analysis toolkit was developed as part of the UK Aid Connect Evidence and Collaboration for Inclusive Development programme…
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Query 61 - Disability Inclusion in the Philippines
The Disability Inclusion Helpdesk released this report in response to a query asking about the current disability inclusion and rights climate is in the Philippines, including progress over recent…
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Research Brief: Gender-Based Violence and Anticipatory Action
This report provides a brief overview of what an anticipatory action approach is, including how the approach differs from disaster risk reduction and preparedness work, and its relevance to gender-…
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Query 62 - DGMF and Disability Rights Discussion
This resource examines the key role media plays in disability inclusion and ending discrimination against persons with disabilities. The presentation includes discussion of how persons with…
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Overcoming the barriers to an interlinked three-track peace process in Yemen
This learning brief explores the potential to pursue an interlinked three-track peace process in Yemen. It brings together the experiences of actors working in the three peacebuilding ‘tracks’ to…
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How to Apply Global Standards on Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment
The note lists practices under policy, prevention, response and reporting and provides additional points to consider in the application of global standards on safeguarding against sexual exploitation…
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Deputy Team Leader, GEDSI and Safeguarding Lead - RIVA programme in Nepal

About the Programme: The programme is implemented in partnership with Plan International UK (operating through Plan International Nepal who are responsible for the delivery of a Catalytic Grant Facility and Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning, MERL). RIVA is a 3.5-year programme that will…

Addressing child safeguarding in the private sector

This practical and user-friendly note supports private sector entities in addressing child safeguarding risks and impacts. The guidance aligns with established international standards, good practice in child safeguarding, and legal instruments, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights…

Tip Sheet: Feminist and survivor-centered principles and supporting survivors who choose not to report GBV to police

This tipsheet focuses on how to support GBV survivors who do not want to report their experience to the police. It uses the GBV guiding principles to unpack the importance of respecting survivors’ decisions and explores why survivors may not want to report to the police. It explains the…

Inclusive Climate Action: Breaking Barriers in Latin America

At UK PACT, we believe climate action must work for everyone. Gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion (GEDSI) are essential. As COP30 spotlights indigenous peoples, women, and minorities, we reflect on how UK PACT projects in Latin America are making this…

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…

Facing resistance to safeguarding work and work to address GBVH or SEAH in workplaces

Drawing on insights from the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation and the Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE), this resource was developed as a short note to help organisations respond to GBVH/SEAH resistance with practical, concrete tips for moving forward.

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.