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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 and Social Inclusion Strategy (STAR-Ghana)
GESI Strategy to find an approach which ensures equal opportunities for all social groups; and to put gender equality and social inclusion at the heart of STAR-Ghana's processes and culture.
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Violence Against Women and Girls Evidence Digest, March 2016
Quarterly newsletter reviewing the latest research, evidence, policy and news on violence against women and girls.
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Query 111 - Cost of Scaling Up Violence Against Women and Girls Programming
This report estimates the cost of scaling up programming to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
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The realities of adolescent girls and young women in Kinshasa: Research about girls, by girls
Final report on 'The realities of adolescent girls and young women in Kinshasa: research about girls, by girls'. See below links to the full report, executive summary, and French version.
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Shifting Social Norms to Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls
This guidance note aims to support UK Department for International Development (DFID) advisors and programme managers with evidence, examples and guidance on how to address harmful social norms in…
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Query 95 - Violence Against Women and Girls and Energy in Stable Urban and Rural Settings
Helpdesk report on the links between access to energy sources and violence against women and girls (VAWG) in stable urban and rural settings.
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Query 94 - Violence Against Women and Girls and Energy in Camp-Based Settings
Helpdesk report on the links between access to energy sources and violence against women and girls (VAWG) in camp-based settings.
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Violence Against Women and Girls Evidence Digest, November 2015
Quarterly newsletter reviewing the latest research, evidence, policy and news on violence against women and girls.
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Addressing Violence Against Women and Girls in Health Programming
Two part guidance note from a DFID guidance note series on violence against women and girls in health programming (VAWG).
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Evidence Review: What works to economically empower adolescent girls?
To assess the potential for innovation, the La Pépinière programme completed an evidence review of "what works" to economically empower adolescent girls and young women. This contributed to the…
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Addressing Violence Against Women and Girls Through Economic Development and Women’s Economic Empowerment Programmes
This 2 part guidance note is part of a series of UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) guidance notes on violence against women and girls (VAWG). It aims to provide practical advice…
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Resistance is a budget line: when funding shrinks in education, safety is the first thing to go

By Danielle Cornish-Spencer, Head of Technical Services The third blog in our resistance series argues that shrinking education budgets can act as a quiet form of resistance when safety is treated as optional rather than fundamental. It highlights how, in periods of financial…

Building equitable partnerships

This week, we are launching a new Learning Report from Phase 4 of the Plan International/Social Development Direct Building Equitable Partnerships Initiative. As Rose Caldwell, CEO of Plan International, says in the forward to our report, ‘We need to be honest: barriers to equitable…

Equitable partnerships for locally led, globally connected development

By Barry Smith, SDDirect Associate and Senior Partnership Advisor This week, we are launching a new Learning Report from Phase 4 of the Plan International/Social Development Direct Building Equitable Partnerships Initiative. In Phase 4 of our collaborative initiative (…

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

This factsheet offers an overview of GEDSI within Cambodia, with a specific focus on waste management and agriculture sectors.

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

This factsheet offers an overview of GEDSI within Laos PDR, with a specific focus on waste management and agriculture sectors.

Evidence Brief: Financial Compensation Practices for Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment

This desk-based study examines evidence and practice on financial compensation for SEAH survivors through literature review, interviews, and analysis. It clarifies the distinction between legally grounded financial compensation and needs-based financial assistance, and explores who might hold…

Building Equitable Partnerships Case Study: Supporting Survivors of SEAH (S2S)

This case study shares insights and lessons learned from the use of equitable partnership tools as part of the Supporting Survivors of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEAH) programme in Malawi.

Lessons Learned from Asylum Access’ Equitable Partnerships Tools

This case study presents an overview of Asylum Access’ work on equitable partnerships, including tools developed, and lessons learned from these efforts.

Building Equitable Partnerships Case Study: What Works to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls Programme

This case study presents an overview of the equitable partnership principles and approach adopted by What Works II, including opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned.

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…