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Meet Immaculée, Female Mechanic-in-Training

This teenage rockstar is jumping into a male-dominated trade with no regrets—watch her explain why.

From the Field Breaking the silence: The global epidemic of gender-based violence against adolescent girls

Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), particularly intimate partner violence (IPV) against adolescent girls, is a gross human rights violation and public health concern worldwide. Learn how we are responding.

From the Field Combating gender-based violence with innovative solutions

We are dedicated to creating sustainable, impactful interventions that address the root causes of gender-based violence, like the RESILIENT-WE project in Ethiopia.

From the Field Two girls' fight against gender inequality

Through the transformative power of Every Girl Can (EGC), a World Vision initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada, young women are breaking free from the cycle of violence, discrimination and limited opportunity.

From the Field Empowering urban Tanzanian dads for adolescent health and rights

As traditional powerholders, men can serve as influential gender equality advocates. By working with other men and boys to speak out against discriminatory gender norms that perpetuate discrimination, violence and inequality, men serve as positive role models. The AHADI project has adapted the MenCare program to promote gender equality with a focus on adolescent girls.

From the Field Women, peace, and security & the climate change agenda

Women in conflict-affected and environmentally vulnerable areas face disproportionate impacts from climate change and armed conflict due to existing vulnerabilities and structural inequalities. Despite these challenges, women are vital agents of change and resilience. Addressing these interconnected issues requires gender-responsive approaches that acknowledge the complex relationship between women's roles in peacebuilding and the impacts of climate change.

From the Field Laila's quest to improve adolescent health and rights

World Vision’s Accelerated Hope and Development for Urban Adolescents in Tanzania is run in partnership with Global Affairs Canada and focuses on gender equality and rights.

From the Field Protecting a girl's right to an education

World Vision’s Equality for Girls’ Access to Learning (EGAL) project is run in partnership with Global Affairs Canada. Sister Helene in the DRC is working with vulnerable girls through EGAL.

From the Field Ending gender-based violence starts with empowering youth

Gender-based violence is a major global public health and human rights issue. AHADI, a World Vision project, is tackling this problem in Tanzania.

From the Field How hunger worsens gender inequality

The global hunger crisis continues to sweep the world—and sets back years of gender equality progress. Learn more facts and statistics about this issue.

Voices Girls’ education: Facts and how to help

For all children, but especially for girls, education provides stability for today and opportunities for tomorrow. Learn more about girls' education & how to help.

In the News How recovery from the Türkiye-Syria earthquakes can support gender equality

Women are often left behind in disaster responses. Here’s how gender equality can be at the centre of earthquake recovery in Turkiye and Syria.

From the Field Learning positive masculinity: A guide for men everywhere

How do you cultivate a culture of positive masculinity around the world? Learn more about how to redefine what it means to be a man from the MenCare approach.

From the Field These mothers in South Sudan are major Mother’s Day heroes

These mothers in South Sudan are leading the charge on gender equality in their community. Read all about their inspiring story.

In the News International Women’s Day 2023: Advancing gender equality with technology

International Women’s Day, or IWD for short, was originally known as National Women’s Day and dates back to the 1908 protests by garment workers in New York City. Many women’s rights activists had rallied behind the idea and the first official celebration took place on March 19, 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Sweden and Germany. In 1975 IWD became officially recognized by The United Nations as an annual event, with yearly themes set by the organization as focal points.

From the Field Healthy masculinity means healthy families

How does healthy masculinity help further gender equality? World Vision’s MenCare program has answers—and evidence for how communities benefit.

From the Field Gender equality: A recipe for success in development programming

What are the ingredients for long-lasting gender equality across the world? Get the breakdown from the experts—we sourced these key strategies from 10 years of programming.

Change Makers The shadow pandemic of violence against women and girls

Christine Amisi of the Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, DRC talks about holistic care for survivors of sexual violence with Michael Messenger to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

In the News Five tough places to be a girl right now

Poverty, conflict, and disaster push women and girls to another level of danger. Read about some of the toughest places to be born a girl.

Voices More than survival: Music therapy helps Ester overcome sexual violence in DRC

Ester lives in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) which has been described as the “Rape Capital of the World”. Music therapy is helping Esther overcome the aftermath of sexual violence. Read her story now.

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