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Latest Posts
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Checklist: Gender Equity and Equality in a Project
Components of gender equity & equality in projects, emphasising their interdependence and the need for tailored strategies.
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Resource: Inclusive Design Toolkit
Sally Madsen designed this great toolkit that can help anyone designing projects, workshops, events, etc and want to make them more inclusive. It starts with an overview of some different types of identities, what the role of positionality and power plays in design, and finally shares the toolkit itself. If you are interested in this
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Gender Equity Vs. Equality
Another topic that comes up often in conversations with clients is the difference between gender equality and equity. Rather than sharing Angus McGuire’s amazing illustration again, I wanted to discuss some similarities and differences and what that means for social impact organisations. Gender Equality Gender equality refers to the state in which access to rights
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Adult Learning Approaches in Workshops: Best Practices
In my experience of designing and running workshops for teams, I’ve noticed specific approaches that really help to create an environment of openness, curiosity, and engagement with the content – and of course, to make it fun and interesting! Here’s what I’ve noticed Don’t make it feel like a classroom Adults come to learning environments
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Checklist: Feminist and Gender-Transformative Approaches
The difference between intersectional feminist and gender-transformative approaches in evaluation and work strategies.
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Resource: Unlocking the Power in Gender Data
This is a great report from Bobina Zulfa at Pollicy, Mydata Rights, and Hewlett Foundation. I was especially drawn to the chapter ‘Afro-feminist alternatives to gender data’, since it aims to undo a lot of the structural harms that the data system causes to African communities, which are also outlined here. For more details on
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The Differences between Feminist and Gender-Transformative Evaluation
A comment on a recent webinar inspired this post since it sparked an interesting thread on the differences between gender and feminism as well. So, how are feminist approaches and gender-transformative approaches related, and how are they different? How do they complement each other? It’s essential to grasp the nuances between these two approaches. While
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How to Validate Indicators using RADIQUAL Approaches
Validating indicators is essential to ensure thorough data collection and analysis and to maintain the high quality of your work. However, traditional approaches don’t capture the nuance and complexity of different social, economic, and cultural contexts. Here are some ideas using participatory, decolonial, intersectional, and inclusive approaches that can still enhance the relevance and effectiveness
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Checklist: Gender Mainstreaming
The challenges of gender mainstreaming – with a checklist of what it is and isn’t.
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The Role of Heirarchies in Creating a Culture of Belonging
Equity and inclusion are vital in social impact organizations, often overshadowed by program focus. Unpacking hierarchies, explicit (e.g., organizational charts) and implicit (e.g., social identities), is crucial for creating a sense of belonging and equity. Strategies include acknowledging hierarchies, promoting diverse leadership, transparent decision-making, equitable policies, and fostering continuous learning.