Center on Gender Equity and Health UCSD

Many congratulations 🎉 to the Agency for All Project consortium, led by our team at GEH, for receiving the 2023 Marge Horn Award!

It is truly wonderful to see the team recognized in this way by USAID - US Agency for International Development, especially as they work hard to prioiritize locally-led development and research.

We're looking forward to the seeing what comes from this complex and meaningful work as the project moves forward!

➡️ Read more about the award: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/celebration-our-partnerships-agency-all-honored/?trackingId=57%2Bc2PyuSaCfsQZTbfaJfg%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR3bXxc19MlkvYLVP37L12Mq8doOJK0AUuNdNAYHOJOFSPUyaE0bTjZu3zc

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We're SO honored to share that the full Agency for All Consortium—80+ people working across 13 organizations—received the 🌟 2023 USAID Marge Horn Award🌟 for stand-out implementation science , and global innovators and practitioners advancing the field of .

HUGE THANKS to our partners and our team at USAID - US Agency for International Development, without whom none of our unprecedented progress over the past year would be possible.

Read more about the award via this LinkedIn Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/celebration-our-partnerships-agency-all-honored?trackingId=57%2Bc2PyuSaCfsQZTbfaJfg%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3Bl8EQlSTsRN6to9OjgRzq0A%3D%3D



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Here is *most* of our dynamic GEH team last night at Sexual Violence Research Initiative’s —gathering to celebrate our work to end violence against women & children alongside hundreds of other researchers, practitioners, policymakers and activists.

We’ve shared so much of our research in the past few days, and we’re not done yet!

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GEH gathering at Sexual Violence Research Initiative Forum 2022.

Mark your calendars! 📆 TOMORROW 9/21 at the Sexual Violence Research Initiative's , GEH's Dr. Jay Silverman, Dr. Erin Pearson, and many global experts will discuss the health sector response to violence against women, touching on the intersection between reproductive health and violence.

Thanks to our panelists from USAID - US Agency for International Development, Population Council, Mexfam A.C., Ipas Bangladesh! 🤝

We'd love for you to join us: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/addressing-reproductive-coercion-arches-side-event-at-svri-tickets-407145983597

🗣Why is understanding so important for violence prevention + response? This Friday, Center on Gender Equity and Health UCSD (GEH) will be joining our Agency for All Project partners for breakfast at to talk about priority research questions around this issue and more.

Space is limited, but it's not too late to register to join GEH colleagues, USAID - US Agency for International Development, and other partners!

Register: https://bit.ly/AforAll_SVRI2022

👋 Where will you be at Sexual Violence Research Initiative Forum this week?

It's not too late to register to join the Project Consortium for breakfast this Friday, September 23 (space is limited!). Together, we'll explore the concept of within violence prevention + response programming in different settings worldwide. 🙌

👉Register here: https://bit.ly/AforAll_SVRI2022

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Our Consortium: USAID - US Agency for International Development, Center on Gender Equity and Health UCSD, Centre for Catalyzing Change - C3, Evihdaf, Makerere University, Matchboxology, Sambodhi Research & Communications Pvt. Ltd., Well Told Story, Wits - University of the Witwatersrand, CORE Group, IPPF, Equimundo, Save the Children US, Global

At the Sexual Violence Research Initiative Forum 2022 this week? Don't miss us!

We're partnering with the The Womanity Foundation to co-host a breakfast session on Thursday 09/22 called “South to South Equitable Partnerships for Program Adaptation." Join us to talk about how to to prevent violence against women & girls. 🙌

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-to-south-equitable-partnerships-for-program-adaptation-tickets-388702719297

The is the largest global conference focused on violence against women (VAW) and violence against children (VAC). More than 900 researchers, funders, practitioners, policymakers, activists and survivors will connect, learn and share about the newest innovations for prevention--and responding to--gender-based violence in low-and middle-income countries.

Violence is Common and Increasing in Pandemic-Era California A new report finds physical and sexual violence are an increasing ‘epidemic’ in California; UC San Diego researchers call for health equity-based reform.

We are kicking off a strategic review of the field-building platform for gender equality and empowerment measurement and gender data we maintain called EMERGE.

As the first step in this process, we invite you to tell us about your experience with EMERGE by completing a quick eight-question survey. We deeply appreciate you and your contributions to this process–thank you!

Take the survey here: https://buff.ly/3HW87Xf

There is a disproportionate burden on transgender and nonbinary youths’ mental health due to stigma and lack of social support. Take a look at this paper with to learn more about mental health and gender-affirming care via JAMA Network Open

Mental Health Outcomes in Transgender and Nonbinary Youths Receiving Gender-Affirming Care This cohort study investigates whether gender-affirming care is associated with decreased depression, anxiety, and suicidality among transgender and nonbinary youths.

and lockdowns have increased individuals’ risk for mental distress, , and alcohol use. This recent study explores the impact of on women in Wakiso District, Uganda. Linked here:

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Interested in being featured in Special Issue of Adolescents? This Special Issue “focuses on the ways in which gender inequities affect health and well-being among female adolescents.” More information here:

Gender Equity and Girls’ Health Special Issue in journal Adolescents: Gender Equity and Girls’ Health

Vignettes have been used in social norms research but their validity is still unknown. Check out this paper that evaluates the validity of vignettes for measuring family planning norms in Zambia. Read it here:

Measuring family planning norms in Zambia: A mixed methods vignette study | Riley | African Journal of Reproductive Health Measuring family planning norms in Zambia: A mixed methods vignette study

Community programs are pivotal tools for reaching out to women trapped in abusive relationships. Take a look at our research with & to learn more about reducing in India. via

Help seeking behavior by women experiencing intimate partner violence in india: A machine learning approach to identifying risk factors Background Despite the low prevalence of help-seeking behavior among victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) in India, quantitative evidence on risk factors, is limited. We use a previously validated exploratory approach, to examine correlates of help-seeking from anyone (e.g. family, friends, po...

The side event schedule is now live! We are so excited to participate in the commission and discuss critical issues. Explore the program here:

CSW66 Side Events The programme of side events or activities organized outside the formal programme of the session of the Commission, provides an excellent opportunity for Member States, UN entities and NGOs to discuss themes of the Commission and other critical gender equality issues.

How are educators faring during ? analyzes the experience of 29 female teachers and school leaders and looks at the adverse effects of the pandemic on the well-being of educators. Read it here:

How are educators faring? Pandemic experiences of teachers and school leaders in Alberta, Canada > Gender & Covid-19 We discuss research into the pandemic experiences of 29 female teachers and school leaders in Alberta, Canada.

GEH is hiring! Interested in joining a dynamic, fast paced work environment? GEH is currently recruiting a Research Project Manager and Research Project Coordinator. For more details and to apply please click on the link.

https://employment.ucsd.edu/112090-research-project-manager/job/17812322

https://employment.ucsd.edu/112019-research-project-coordinator/job/17778028

112090 - Research Project Manager Apply for 112090 - Research Project Manager position at UC San Diego in on https://employment.ucsd.edu/

Just launched! The Social Norms Atlas presents the work of the Learning Collaborative’s sector-specific Atlas Working Groups. Each sector conducted a participatory process of brainstorming, drafting, and refining sector content:
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Don’t forget to RSVP to U.S. Virtual Launch: 2021 UNFPA State of World Population Report on Thu, April 29th from 9:00 to 10:30 AM ET, featuring GEH’s Dr. Jay Silverman! Learn more about Bodily Autonomy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdFz6FiZ2bs

#MyBodyIsMyOwn: What is Bodily Autonomy? Around the world, only 55% of girls and women are able to make their own decisions about their bodily autonomy. But, what exactly is bodily autonomy and why ...

Please read our new report “A Conceptual Framework for Measuring Empowerment” on our resource page! https://buff.ly/3dYyFva

Resources – EMERGE Measurement Guidelines Report 1 What is Measurement and How Do We Quantitatively Measure Gender Equality and Empowerment?

UNFPA is launching their groundbreaking 2021 State of World Population Report “My Body is My Own: Claiming the right to autonomy and self-determination" this Thursday, April 29th from 9:00 to 10:30 AM ET. GEH’s very own Dr. Jay Silverman will be a featured panelist in this forum. Don’t forget to RSVP! Invitation to Launch - https://bit.ly/3aEuvqm 2021 State of World Population Report - https://bit.ly/3euJGnm

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Today, and every day, we celebrate all women, in all their diversity. Happy ! UN Women

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Sia Kukaewkasem is one of the activists changing the world and building a better future.
She supports migrant women and survivors of domestic violence through education programs and community empowerment.
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Around the world, millions stand on the right side of history. This is . On , meet the changemakers who are fighting for an equal future:

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