Out in BMJ Global Health: We critically examine how expectations around agency and change are mobilised in discussions about decolonisation in global mental health. A focus on reflexivity risks overlooking the contested and shifting boundaries of the field. gh.bmj.com/content/9/12/e…

In future pandemics, the decision to take the vaccine is about understanding the reasons behind it. This collaborative study identified common reasons influencing individuals’ decisions to refuse the COVID-19 vaccination. Learn more about the findings 🔗 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

We’ve engaged in participatory research processes, organized media roundtables and shared stories and policy briefs to inform meaningful change How do we sustain the impact of the work of the 23 #WomenRise research teams? — rep. of Provost & VP, Academic, Aha Khan University

"Climate change, conflict, and COVID-19 can’t stop the fight for gender equality! Dr. Josephine Obonyo: ‘It’s time to propel women forward, shift attitudes, and embed equality in policy.’ #WomenRISE APHRC AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications Asanka Wijesinghe darshini govindasamy Read more: shorturl.at/hObwn

At the #WomenRISE End-of-Project Meeting, experts stress the need for bold policies to tackle the economic & health burdens disproportionately carried by women. APHRC Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo darshini govindasamy Asanka Wijesinghe AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications IDRC | CRDI Read full article here: shorturl.at/AdLop

Findings from the qualitative component of the #WomenRISE #MENA research project showed that structural factors rather than the work environment, are perceived as the main drivers of voluntary workforce attrition. Learn more about the study 🔗 aub.edu.lb/fhs/center-for…

Big news! Kenya’s State Dept of Gender is taking action to lighten the load for women & girls. 🚀 The National Care Policy will now include insights from #WomenRISE to tackle unpaid care work. APHRC darshini govindasamy Asanka Wijesinghe Read full article here: shorturl.at/tygNb

WomenRISE APHRC darshini govindasamy Asanka Wijesinghe Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications IDRC | CRDI Anthony Mveyange Hesbon Hansen Owilla SSHRC IDRC in Eastern and Southern Africa UN Women Watch Lynette Kamau Amazing! This is consistent with assurances we have about the domestication of our National Gender Policy in our state of research engagements based on our findings. News here: thenationonlineng.net/oyo-to-domesti…

The Alliance has a new call for proposals just out: Paying providers for primary care – Designing and implementing blended provider payment models (deadline: 11 March 2025, 23:59 CET). Find out more > ahpsr.who.int/funding-opport….

❗️Registrations open❗️ 📌Join us for our upcoming LSE Health Annual Lecture with Sir Michael Marmot, Director of The Sir Michael Marmot Institute of Health Equity ‘Social Justice and Health Equity' 📅 Monday 17 March ℹ️ Find out more bit.ly/416u8zs 📍LSE Campus & Online, register: bit.ly/4k6e48D

"Maybe impostor syndrome wasn’t a sign of failure, but a sign of growth." This week's #ScienceWorkingLife. scim.ag/415zESX

"Change isn’t just about good evidence—it’s about relationships, negotiations, consensus, and learning the politics. 🎯" – Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo, ED APHRC. IDRC | CRDI AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications Arise&Win Project Lynette Kamau IDRC in Eastern and Southern Africa Hesbon Hansen Owilla Anthony Mveyange SSHRC Dr. Nancy Booker Juliet Ratemo-Okumu

🔥 🔥 “ US aid cuts are an opportunity to reimagine global health “ ( you all need to read this. it will not be assigned in courses or shared widely because, well, read it….) @paimadhu Ṣẹ̀yẹ Abímbọ́lá nature.com/articles/d4159…

On Feb 14, 2025, @APHRC_WomenRISE & AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications teamed up for a powerful media roundtable! Reporters & researchers came together to share groundbreaking findings on women’s health & empowerment. Asanka Wijesinghe darshini govindasamy Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo IDRC | CRDI SSHRC Anthony Mveyange

Unpaid work is costing women their health and income—while men are less impacted.💔It's time to address the imbalance. AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications Dr. Nancy Booker Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo Arise&Win Project APHRC IDRC | CRDI IDRC in Eastern and Southern Africa Asanka Wijesinghe darshini govindasamy Watch the full story here: shorturl.at/6cjXY

pueden solventar el tratamiento de su familiar. Puede el Ministerio de Salud cambiar o justificarlo? El costo por atencion psiquiatrica era de 15 soles y psicologica 12 soles. Rosa María Palacios por favor, tu apoyo para difundir esta noticia. El aumento es del 400% América Latina.pe

"Women drive the care economy, yet their work is undervalued.💪Real change = childcare, paid leave, and men stepping up. Let’s shift culture & policies to match their worth." Bernard Omondi Abudho, COHESU-KENYA APHRC Asanka Wijesinghe Francine Sinzinkayo Read more: shorturl.at/jNeLl

Women still suffer from mental health challenges tied to COVID. #WomenRISE APHRC Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications Arise&Win Project IDRC | CRDI SSHRC Anthony Mveyange Juliet Ratemo-Okumu William Sila IDRC in Eastern and Southern Africa UN Women Watch UN Women Africa Lynette Kamau Asanka Wijesinghe Karina Romero darshini govindasamy

Using data from the OPHI/UN Development Global Multidimensional Poverty Index, researchers have developed interactive charts to visualize the #Poverty Space of a country in a given year. Explore and download relevant data: wrld.bg/FG8v50V4wxm

The Trump regime is now using US Attorneys to intimidate academic journals by sending them letters demanding they explain how they ensure ‘viewpoint diversity.’ Journal editors should be public about this and coordinate to refuse to comply with these fascist tactics.