Gender

ODI's core programme on gender, including our key projects, publications and research. 

A nine-year research programme exploring programmes and policies to empower adolescent girls. 

As the spike in unemployment and predictions of global recession underline, Covid-19 is not only an unprecedented health crisis but also a profound economic and social one. This brief focuses on the short-term effects of Covid-19 and associated lockdowns on adolescent girls and boys in low- and middle-income countries.

This guide investigates how gender norms interact with social and economic conditions regarding women's politcal representation, leadership and civic participation. 

Following a roundtable discussion hosted by ODI and the Westminster Foundation for Democracy in September 2019, this paper shares key insights on how to best address gender in conflict and fragile contexts.

Following research on the largest initiative of its kind in the world, Carmen Leon-Himmelstine shares five key methods to influence gender norms in unpaid care and domestic work. 

ODI report on the outcomes of a flagship programme by Standard Chartered and Women Win which uses sport, play and life skills education to tackle inequality and promote economic inclusion for adolescent girls. 

Sara Pantuliano and Arancha González reflect on what must change over the next decade to ensure women participate fully in the global labour force. 

How the rise of Uber-style apps is changing the working lives of women who are domestic workers.

Three episodes covering four years of learning on gender norms and adolescent girls.

Seven actions that will be critical to ensuring the ambitious pledges made at the Charlevoix G7 Summit are realised. 

Why the secret to effective climate action is to have leading roles for women.

Ground-breaking research considers the unique needs of adolescents with disabilities living in rural and conflict-affected areas.

Reflecting on what progress has been made to link gender equality and resilience in development projects.

Find out why the gender and adaptive development communities have much to offer each other. 

Three papers assessing the barriers and options for providing social protection for 'hard-to-reach' groups.