Positive masculinity (PM) interventions provide a critical opportunity for challenging gender norms and masculine ideals obstructing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and perpetuating gender inequality in poor urban sub-Saharan African (SSA) communities. While PM program implementers in Africa claim that their work relies on evidence on what works to promote male engagement for gender equality […]

The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) Advisors has joined forces with seven of the leading apparel, footwear, and multi-sector retailers to tackle a pressing issue in the industry – understanding the experiences and needs of women factory workers. The collaboration, known as the Gender Equity Worker Engagement Group (GEWEG), includes well-known brands such as Amazon, […]

While the literacy levels of girls and young women have improved significantly over the last decade in India, a declining trend has been observed in female labour force participation. Empowering adolescent girls by focusing on their educational and community ecosystem holds the key to improving employability of women. In this context, International Center for Research […]