On #InternationalDayofCareandSupport, we announce two new research projects for policy action toward gender equality in unpaid care work in #Africa. They join the #ScalingCareInnovations initiative, co-funded with Development Canada: bit.ly/4hirD3c

We have ALL benefited from unpaid care work. It underpins and supports our families, our society and our economies. Finding solutions to redistribute some of this work within households and communities is essential to building an equitable world.

Join ICRW Africa on Mon, Nov 25 (7:30-10:00 am EAT) for a critical dialogue on gender equality in Kenya. Key topics: •Women’s economic empowerment •Private sector partnerships •Climate & gender •SRHR politics & economics #EmpowerWomenKE #GenderEquality

Advancing Gender Equity in Kenya x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

🆕in PNASNews: How to push the VAWG research field forward? Leverage gains across disciplines! Had fun digging into the diverse approaches + considering how to advance transdisciplinary research w/ Kate Falb, ScD Ragnhild Nordås Anjalie Field Roni Porat 🎗️🟣 & Stark pnas.org/doi/abs/10.107…

📌IWD 2025: Call to Spur Transformative Change, Gender Equality in East Africa’s World of Work GrOW II convened a landmark workshop on Advancing Women’s Economic Empowerment in East Africa in Nairobi. Read More ➡️🔗talkafrica.co.ke/iwd-2025-call-… CC IDRC in Eastern and Southern Africa GrOW Program | Programme CEDEF Annet Abenakyo Mulema

The GrOW-EA initiative also supported evaluative research to determine what works to empower women in the world of work - testing models for childcare provision, skills building, and work readiness programs for young girls and fostering gender responsive procurement.

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“We need a common language on gender! This report (status of women in African agrifood systems) is important and gives ammunition for policy makers.” - Nicoline de Haan says #CGIARScienceWeek AWARD Fellowships

“African agrifood systems depend on women. 11% higher than the global average.” - Susan Kaaria AWARD Fellowships Director says giving some highlights in the report. #CGIARScienceWeek CGIAR

Fantastic session. Congrats to the organisers

What role could innovative, gender-transformative interventions and multidimensional programs play in overcoming structural barriers to gender equality in agrifood systems, particularly amid climate change? Join this #CGIARScienceWeek event: bit.ly/4204FqI CGIAR

2025 Nairobi Evidence Week cega.berkeley.edu/?p=21689

I will give a talk at IAFFE 2025 33rd Annual Conference on Closing the Gender Gaps in East African Labour Markets: An Evidence Synthesis. Hoping for a great turnout! #IAFFE2025 - via #Whova event app

Why are women underrepresented in East Africa’s labour markets? Tomorrow at #IAFFE2025, I’ll share what our research reveals: ✅ Training alone isn’t enough ✅ Agency fuels success ✅ Policies matter but need scale 📍3:30PM | Room 903 | UMass Amherst GrOW Program | Programme CEDEF IDRC in Eastern and Southern Africa

#Solidarity is an engine for change, but we don't have the tools to make it work effectively. A panel of great experts is speaking about Solidarity in real-time: where do we go next International Association for Feminist Economics IDRC in Eastern and Southern Africa GrOW Program | Programme CEDEF #iaffe2025

At the a.k.a mighty school⁦Iganga Girls Secondary School⁩ our girls are making re-usable sanitary pads to give out to the disadvantaged girls in surrounding communities. Thank our HM and prefecture ⁦Iganga SS Old Students Association⁩ ⁦⁦Juliet Were⁩ ⁦Rotary Club of Kasangati⁩

Thrilled to share that I just spoke at IAFFE 2025 33rd Annual Conference! Big thanks to the organizers and everyone who joined the session.🌟 Your presence made it special! #IAFFE2025 - via #Whova event app tinyurl.com/yuulo8zd

A walk through CoRSU Rehabilitation Hospital is a walk through hope! Every room, every ward speaks of determination, healing, and second chances. #CoRSUWalk2025 #Happeningnow #LAUNCH