page / May 7, 2024
Onei Uetela
SENIOR ADVISOR FOR IMMUNIZATION AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES, HEALTH AND NUTRITION
publication / March 12, 2024
Joining Forces Alliance Somalia Advocacy and Policy Asks on Combatting Violence Against Women and Girls in Somalia
Somalia continues to face significant challenges in addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG). According to the Somalia Health and Demographic Survey (SHDS, 2020), gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most prevalent human rights violations faced by women and girls in Somalia. The survey shows that over 60% of women face physical abuse, denial of education, forced marriage, rape and sexual harassment forms of domestic violence.
video / March 14, 2024
World Vision Zambia Voices on International Women's Day 2024
The featured video captures the essence of our commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment. It showcases how female staff members at World Vision Zambia interpret this year's International Women's Day theme, 'Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress'. Together, let's celebrate women's resilience and achievements and work towards a brighter future for all.
article / April 15, 2024
DR Congo: Gaspard, a survivor of armed conflict, hopes to rebuild his life
This is a story by Gaspard. This article illustrates the hard life of internally displaced people in the east of the DRC and the need to provide them with psychosocial support after being victims of war. IDPs also need food to save their children from malnutrition.
publication / April 22, 2024
NextGen Aid: Technical Appendix
Technical Appendix for the NextGen Aid project, an economic appraisal to estimate the return on investment (ROI) from child-related Official Development Assistance (ODA).
video / May 8, 2024
Localisation and Working Together For Peace
Over the years, World Vision and the United Nations have advocated for women to play a more prominent role in politics and other decision-making processes in Sierra Leone. To enhance collaboration with funding from UNPBF, UN Women, and UNDP, World Vision and other female-focused Civil Society Organizations have been implementing the Localization and Working Together for Peace project. The initiative aims to reposition women-focused civil society organizations for sustainable peace in Sierra Leone.
article / March 1, 2024
Empowering women: A path to Inclusive organisational development
Hsa Thu Lay, Finance and Support Services Director at World Vision International Myanmar, shares her journey to leadership and highlights the transformative impact of gender equality in organisations. She emphasises the importance of women's inclusion for organisational success, urging action to address persistent disparities.
article / March 1, 2024
Empowering Women: A path to Inclusive organisational development
Hsa Thu Lay, Finance and Support Services Director at World Vision International Myanmar, shares her journey to leadership and highlights the transformative impact of gender equality in organizations. She emphasizes the importance of women's inclusion for organizational success, urging action to address persistent disparities.
publication / January 25, 2024
Women Empowered for Leadership and Development
This document presents a promising practice on integrating Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) to empower women and advance their socio-economic and political leadership in Sierra Leone.