Eradicating child exploitation: why a gender- and adolescent-specific lens is essential to accelerate progress Briefing papers | March 2018 | Elizabeth Presler-Marshall and Nicola Jones This policy note highlights that a dual-pronged approach is necessary to eradicate child exploitation. Downloads
Conference report: innovations and challenges in protecting children in armed conflict Working and discussion papers | February 2018 | Veronique Barbelet, Nicola Jones, Aneeta Williams At a roundtable in November 2017, practitioners discussed new approaches to psychosocial support and education for children affected by armed conflict. Downloads
Gender and youth livelihoods programming in Africa: building knowledge to improve practice Research reports and studies | January 2018 | Paola Pereznieto and Rachel Marcus with Matthew Maclure, Nandini Archer and Anna Mdee This report explores the gender-related barriers young people face in seeking access to employment or entrepreneurship opportunities. Downloads
Every child counts: understanding the needs and perspectives of children with disabilities in the State of Palestine Research reports and studies | December 2017 | Nicola Jones, Bassam Abu Hamad, Kifah Odeh, Paola Pereznieto, Ola Abu Al Ghaib, Georgia Plank, Elizabeth Presler-Marshall and Mohammed Shaheen This report explores how Palestinian children with disabilities are marginalised and excluded and how they could be better supported. Downloads
How to decrease survey and programme attrition in development initiatives Briefing papers | December 2017 | Lukasz Marc This briefing note provides suggestions on how to reduce survey and programme attrition, based on the experiences of the Youth Forward initiative staff. Downloads
Children in conflict: innovative approaches to child protection Public event | 20 November 2017 11:00 - 12:30 GMT On Universal Children’s Day, our panel discusses innovative approaches to child protection in conflict-affected contexts. Find out more
Africa’s opportunity: reaping the early harvest of the demographic transition and ensuring no one is left behind Research reports and studies | October 2017 | Emma Samman and Kevin Watkins This report aims to make the case for ambitious policy agendas geared toward kick-starting and supporting the nascent demographic transition in SSA. Downloads
Increasing agricultural productivity in Northern Uganda by investing in young people Multimedia | July 2017 Three ways to increase productivity in Northern Uganda's agriculture sector by investing in young people. Find out more
Growing up on a farm in Northern Uganda Infographic | July 2017 A timeline of young people's lives growing up on a farm in Northern Uganda. Find out more
Creating opportunities for young people in Northern Uganda’s agriculture sector Research reports and studies | July 2017 | Alexandra Lowe and Sanyu Phiona This report outlines obstacles and opportunities for young people to participate in Northern Uganda's agriculture sector. Downloads
