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La fin justifie-t-elle les moyens ? Comprendre les relations intimes des adolescentes à Kinshasa
Qualitative study on norms and practices around romantic relationships, sexual intercourse and marriage of adolescent girls and young women in Kinshasa (French version).
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Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Learning Brief
This learning brief offers an overview of the learning on the "social dimensions of accountability" that emerged from the experiences of IAAAP programme partners during the programme's first 18…
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Somali Women's Political Participation and Leadership: Evidence and Opportunities
This report was based on an eleven month qualitative research project (August 2016 - June 2017), carried out by Social Development Direct and Forcier Consulting, and funded by the Research and…
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Violence Against Women and Girls Evidence Digest, June 2017
Quarterly newsletter reviewing the latest research, evidence, policy and news on violence against women and girls.
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Violence against Women and Girls, Infrastructure and Cities
The overall purpose of the paper is to provide a framework for how to address violence against women and girls (VAWG) through programming and policy dialogue on infrastructure and cities. It aims to…
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Query 133 - Violence Against Children: A Gendered Perspective
Report looking at violence against children from a gendered perspective.
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Les transitions et les trajectoires des adolescentes et des jeunes femmes à l’« economic empowerment »
Report on adolescent girls and young women’s transitions and trajectories to economic empowerment (French version below).
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Violence Against Women and Girls Evidence Digest, March 2017
Quarterly newsletter reviewing the latest research, evidence, policy and news on violence against women and girls.
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Integrating gender into Inclusive Markets Development programmes
This report focuses on how to systematically integrate gender into Inclusive Markets Development (IMD), in order to support Christian Aid programme staff and partners in ensuring that they design…
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Toolkit sur la participation of jeunes femmes dans la recherche et la programmation
The Girl-Led Research Unit (GLRU) toolkit provides valuable material (describing approaches, exercises, etc) for those interested in pursuing peer-led research with adolescent girls. See French…
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La Pépinière Girl Participation Principles
La Pépinière's programme approach was underpinned by its clear Participation Principles, which included meaningful engagement and valuing girls' time and contributions. These principles aimed to…
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La Pépinière case studies (1-4)
Four case studies were developed during the La Pépinière programme. La Pépinière's Gender Champions (thought leaders identified across civil society, government and the private sector) played a…
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Global guidance on school-related gender-based violence
This report aims to provide comprehensive guidance on school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV), including on knowledge-based operational guidance, diverse case studies, existing literature,…
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Violence Against Women and Girls Evidence Digest, November 2016
Quarterly newsletter reviewing the latest research, evidence, policy and news on violence against women and girls.
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Disability Inclusion through Infrastructure and Cities Investments
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Infrastructure: A Game Changer for Women's Economic Empowerment
Launched in January 2016, the Infrastructure and Cities and Economic Development (ICED) facility aims to improve the way the UK Department for International Development (DFID)'s infrastructure and…
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Evaluation of the Madhya Pradesh Safe Cities Initiative
In response to limited evidence for the effectiveness of violence prevention interventions in India and the general lack of evaluations that capture impact, in 2013 DFID India commissioned Social…
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Violence Against Women and Girls Evidence Digest, June 2016
Quarterly newsletter reviewing the latest research, evidence, policy and news on violence against women and girls.
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Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Factsheet – Vietnam

This factsheet offers an overview of GEDSI within Vietnam, with a specific focus on waste management, pollution and health within the agricultural sector.

Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Analysis – Uganda (Waste Management, Pollution and Health within the Agriculture Sector)

This resource offers a Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Analysis that was conducted in Uganda, with a specific focus on waste management, pollution and health within the agriculture sector. This has informed the Health and Pollution Action Plan on the ODA Environmental…

Responding to Resistance in Safeguarding Training

This blog post is the first in our “Overcoming Resistance” reflection series and addresses how to handle resistance during safeguarding training on Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) and Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH). Resistance is a common feature of… By…

GEDSI Mainstreaming in practice: Safety, Integrity, and Social Justice

This resource offers practical, experience-based guidance on GEDSI mainstreaming in practice showing how to move from strong analysis to lasting change in policies, systems and programmes. It is designed to support organisations to embed GEDSI in ways that strengthen safety, integrity and social…

Gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) mainstreaming in practice: why safety, integrity and social justice start here

This blog makes the case that Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) mainstreaming is not a “nice to have”, but the foundation for programmes that are safe, credible and genuinely transformative. Drawing on SDDirect’s 25+ years of experience across development and humanitarian……

Annotated bibliography: Information and resources for disability inclusive and participatory GBViE programming

This annotated bibliography provides short summaries of guidance, tools, research and other types of available materials that can support gender-based violence (GBV) actors to design and implement disability inclusive and participatory programs.

Research Query: Humanitarian Financing for National/Local Women’s Organizations and Groups

Women around the world have lived experiences that are different from men, informed by norms that perpetuate gender inequality. This gender inequality in turn underpins multiple forms of violence that women and girls are exposed to across their lives. In humanitarian settings, certain types of…

Learning Brief for Climate Actors: Integrating Attention to Gender- Based Violence in Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific

This learning brief introduces climate and disaster risk reduction (DRR) actors to the importance of addressing the connections between GBV and climate change to facilitate more effective and comprehensive climate action in the Asia-Pacific region. It begins with an overview of evidence of how…

Centering Feminist Principles in Practice: Insights from Our Work with PKN Partners in Malawi

Last week, I had the opportunity to spend a deeply engaging and productive week in the field with our incredible Pamodzi Kuthetsa Nkhanza (PKN) the What Works II partners in Malawi. Our time together included a deep dive into developing a responsible, ethical exit and sustainability plan;…

Progress and Learning on Transforming Social Norms Around Gender-Based Violence in South Sudan

This resource provides an overview of work undertaken by the Gender-Based Violence Prevention South Sudan (GBVPSS) programme. Launched in 2024 and funded by FCDO, GBVPSS aims to prevent GBV and strengthen access to survivor-centred services for women and girls in South Sudan. To do this, the…

Briefing Note: Understanding Mpox and Its Links to Gender-Based Violence

This briefing note aims to provide gender-based violence (GBV) practitioners and policymakers with essential information about Mpox, a viral disease. During public health emergencies like Mpox outbreaks, women and children may face increased risk of exposure to disease, greater obstacles to…

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…

Fiche de Conseil : Conseils et ressources pour intégrer les Droits et Santé Sexuels et Reproductifs et la Violence Basée sur le Genre, avec un accent particulier sur le Niger

[English] This tipsheet helps health and GBV workers (including volunteers and frontline service providers) to understand the interactions between SRHR and GBV in humanitarian crises. The resource provides information on SRHR and GBV key issues in Niger and the West Africa region, tips on how to…

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…

Complementary ways of working between GBV and Protection sectors to support GBV survivors

It is important that both GBV and Protection actors understand when collaboration is appropriate, what should be in place to enable it, and when to advocate for separate programming. This tipsheet provides guidance to actors from both sectors on effective ways of working together that promote…

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