Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence

Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence Nine-year longitudinal research study following 20,000 adolescents in the Global South to understand what works to enhance adolescent capabilities.

GAGE aims to understand what programmes are most effective in transforming adolescent girls’ lives. GAGE addresses key questions around programme effectiveness, focusing on the timing, intensity and duration of programmes and their ultimate legacy effects, including the extent to which they reshape gendered social norms. GAGE will generate unique cross-country data following girls, along with thei

r families and peers (including boys), from early adolescence through to adulthood. Research findings will contribute to the global understanding on programme impacts and what is needed to meet the ambitious targets of Sustainable Development Goal 5, "achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls".

22/06/2026

📢 New Publication from

We are pleased to share our latest article, “Researching social protection with diverse young people in crisis contexts: Methodological reflections from longitudinal research in Ethiopia, Gaza and Lebanon,” now out in the International Journal of Qualitative Methods.

Drawing on data across , , and , the paper reflects on what it takes to conduct rigorous and research in settings shaped by , and , and the implications for studying with and .

Thank you to the incredible co-authors, researchers, and partners who made this work possible.

📖 Read the full open-access article here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/16094069261456101

On World Refugee Day, we are reminded of the urgency of protecting the right to safety and dignity for millions of peopl...
20/06/2026

On World Refugee Day, we are reminded of the urgency of protecting the right to safety and dignity for millions of people forced to flee, and of the responsibility to address the long-term realities of displacement.

In Lebanon, ongoing political and economic instability has created a prolonged crisis context in which adolescents and young people from refugee and host communities are navigating disrupted transitions to adulthood, with constrained access to education, livelihoods, and civic participation.

Evidence from highlights how these intersecting crises continue to reshape young people’s lives, while also underscoring their resilience and efforts to assert voice and agency in challenging environments.

Learn more from :

https://gage.odi.org/adolescent-transitions-in-crisis-insights-on-voice-and-agency-from-longitudinal-participatory-research-in-lebanon/
https://gage.odi.org/turbulent-trajectories-experiences-of-young-adults-from-refugee-and-host-communities-in-lebanon-during-crises/

Yesterday marked the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, a reminder that sexual violen...
20/06/2026

Yesterday marked the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, a reminder that sexual violence is not an inevitable by-product of war but a grave violation used to terrorize and control communities.

New from shows how the war on is eroding ’ integrity in deep and often hidden ways.

Even within intimate relationships, risks are rising. 5% of adolescents reported experiencing sexual violence by a partner, reflecting how economic strain, , , and weakened protection systems are driving increased in the home.

At the same time, the collapse of basic services and intensifying are compounding risks for girls, including gender-based violence and .

At a moment when conflict-related sexual violence remains widespread and underreported, centring adolescent voices and longitudinal evidence is critical to shaping effective, survivor-centred responses.

👉 Read the brief:�https://gage.odi.org/young-people-s-bodily-integrity-during-the-war-on-gaza-longitudinal-evidence-from-gage/

Water insecurity in has reached life-threatening levels, with profound consequences for adolescents’ , , and overall...
18/06/2026

Water insecurity in has reached life-threatening levels, with profound consequences for adolescents’ , , and overall .

Drawing on evidence, our latest brief demonstrates how the , coupled with extensive destruction of infrastructure, has drastically constrained access to safe water, , and services. These disruptions are undermining the most basic conditions for survival among Gaza’s population, amounting to a grave violation of fundamental .

findings highlight that urgent action is required to ensure the provision of potable water, safeguard the critical role of non-governmental organisations, and deliver responses that are responsive to the specific needs of and young women. Over the longer term, sustained investment will be essential to rebuild resilient and inclusive systems.

Learn more from our policy brief: https://gage.odi.org/young-people-s-access-to-water-sanitation-and-hygiene-wash-during-the-war-on-gaza-longitudinal-evidence-from-gage/
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Our latest brief from provides new on young people’s access to and learning during the on .The findings paint...
17/06/2026

Our latest brief from provides new on young people’s access to and learning during the on .

The findings paint a stark picture of a generation facing unprecedented disruption. have been damaged or destroyed, learning has been repeatedly interrupted, and many young people have been left without meaningful access to education. Alongside , , and loss, this is not only affecting current learning but also shaping long term , development, and future opportunities.

Our policy brief highlights that this is not only a humanitarian crisis but a fundamental violation of rights with lasting implications for equity and development.

👉 Read the brief: https://gage.odi.org/young-people-s-access-to-education-and-learning-during-the-war-on-gaza-longitudinal-evidence-from-gage/

Today we are sharing two new briefs that expose the growing impacts of the war on on ’ and .Young people are f...
16/06/2026

Today we are sharing two new briefs that expose the growing impacts of the war on on ’ and .

Young people are facing severe disruptions to , with infrastructure damage, insecurity, and shortages limiting access to even basic services. These challenges build on pre-existing gaps, where adolescents already reported barriers such as cost, overcrowding, and limited access to appropriate care and information.

At the same time, the research points to a rapidly worsening crisis. Adolescents are navigating repeated , loss, and continuous exposure to , placing them at growing risk of severe distress.

Drawing on evidence from , these briefs highlight how are compounding as the continues and why -responsive and support is urgently needed.

🔗 Read the briefs:
https://gage.odi.org/young-people-s-mental-health-during-the-war-on-gaza-longitudinal-evidence-from-gage/

https://gage.odi.org/young-people-s-access-to-healthcare-during-the-war-on-gaza-longitudinal-evidence-from-gage/

Food is a fundamental , yet for people in Gaza it is increasingly out of reach.Our latest policy brief shows the scale ...
15/06/2026

Food is a fundamental , yet for people in Gaza it is increasingly out of reach.

Our latest policy brief shows the scale of the crisis, shaped by the blockade of aid and the destruction of Gaza’s food system. Drawing on research with over 1,000 and , the findings highlight rising , fewer meals, and declining access to adequate and .

As the international community looks towards a post response, there is an urgent need to prioritise and uphold the right to . Policies and programmes must place young people at the centre and respond to both immediate needs and longer term recovery.

📚Read the full brief here:�https://gage.odi.org/young-people-s-nutrition-and-food-insecurity-during-the-war-on-gaza-longitudinal-evidence-from-gage/

Today, on World Day Against Child Labour, highlights how is a critical but overlooked window in efforts to address ...
12/06/2026

Today, on World Day Against Child Labour, highlights how is a critical but overlooked window in efforts to address .

The review finds that face distinct risks of hazardous and modern , driven by structural including , , and . It also identifies a persistent gap in and programming, with adolescents often falling outside both and labour interventions.

The findings underscore the need for more targeted, adolescent-focused responses that address these structural drivers and recognise patterns of .

Learn more from :
https://api.gage.odi.org/media/5763_phpsuueyd

https://gage.odi.org/modern-slavery-and-adolescence-a-rapid-evidence-review/

Yesterday, presented at the Evidence to Impact Symposium in Nairobi, sharing new insights on how and are shaping ...
11/06/2026

Yesterday, presented at the Evidence to Impact Symposium in Nairobi, sharing new insights on how and are shaping lives in .

In our session, “Conflict and inequalities in Ethiopia: longitudinal evidence on adolescent health and wellbeing,” we drew on data to examine how conflict affects over time and what this means for and across .

The main takeaways from our presentation included:

🔸 is intensifying risks of , and hardship for adolescents and their households�
🔸Adolescent girls face heightened exposure to , while boys are more likely to experience forced recruitment and injury�
🔸Young people with highlighted increased , with constraints on and compounding psycho-emotional stress�
🔸Disruptions to are contributing to a resurgence in harmful practices, including �
🔸 distress is widespread, driven by insecurity, and erosion of social support systems

Our findings underscore the urgent need for integrated responses that strengthen systems, expand access to services, and support young people as agents of and .

Thank you to all speakers and participants for such a thoughtful and engaging discussion!

Population Council Restless Development Addis Ababa University Ethiopian Human Rights Commission African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) National Council for Population and Development African Population and Health Research Center The George Washington University

Today, we had the incredible opportunity to contribute to the session “Adolescent Data for Decision Making,” hosted by t...
11/06/2026

Today, we had the incredible opportunity to contribute to the session “Adolescent Data for Decision Making,” hosted by the Lancet Commission at the Evidence to Impact Symposium in Nairobi.�

Drawing on evidence from , the session highlighted the critical role of precise, multi-level across global, national and sub-national contexts in strengthening -informed policy and programming for and young people.

Key takeaways from our presentation included:�

🔸One size doesn’t fit all: Our data tracking 20,000 adolescents across the Global South shows that the drivers of practices such as vary significantly by context.
🔹Very young are missing from the data: Most standard surveys focus on ages 15+, leaving a critical gap for 10–14-year-olds. Closing this is essential for building and targeted systems.
🔸Emphasise analysis over snapshots: Longitudinal panel data provides early warning signals during crises (e.g. or shocks) and helps identify which programmes are effective over time.�

The session reinforced the importance of integrated, high-quality data systems in driving more effective and programming for and .�

A huge thank you to everyone who joined the discussion 🙌�

Population Council African Population and Health Research Center African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) Restless Development Ethiopian Human Rights Commission Addis Ababa University National Council for Population and Development

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