ICRW Africa

10/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, care, and love of mothers everywhere.

At , we honor mothers not only for the families they nurture, but also for the communities they strengthen, the barriers they break, and the futures they help shape every day.

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and mother figures whose contributions continue to inspire change, equity, and hope across generations.

01/05/2026

Happy Labour Day from .

Celebrating the strength, skill, and resilience of workers especially women whose contributions power our communities every day. Here’s to dignity, equity, and a future where every worker is valued.

29/04/2026

At today?

Please join us for:
Future of Care: AI and Big Data in Care Systems
We'll examine both the promise and the risks of AI and data-driven management, and how advocates can push for ethical, responsible innovation that supports both caregivers and care recipients and improves care outcomes.
ICRW Speaker: Bama Athreya
Details: 10:00 to 11:00 AM | Melbourne Multicultural Hub

Gender Equality in Foreign Policy Index Launch
We're launching a groundbreaking tool to promote accountability and help advocates close the gap between gender equality commitments and action in global foreign policy. We’ll share key findings across seven priority areas and entry points to achieve transformative change.
ICRW Speakers: Foteini Papagioti, Aapta Garg, and Bama Athreya
Details: 12:00 to 1:30 PM | MCEC | Meeting Room 216

Making Way for Feminist Financing in FFP: A Consultation to Strategize and Mobilize Ahead of the 5th FFP Ministerial
We'll contribute to shaping a feminist financing agenda feeding into the 5th FFP Ministerial in Madrid.
ICRW Speaker: Foteini Papagioti
Details: 2:00 to 3:00 PM | MCEC | Resourcing Hub

Healthy Women, Thriving World: Why Investing in Women’s Health Drives Gender Equality and Economic Progress
We'll highlight why investing in women’s health across the life course is critical for gender equality, economic participation, and long‑term societal progress.
ICRW Speaker: Evelyne Opondo
Details: 2:00 to 3:30 PM | MCEC | Meeting Room 105

Building Economies that Deliver–Care, Public Services, and Shared Prosperity
We'll examine how today’s economic choices are shaping gender equality in real terms.
ICRW Speaker: Aapta Garg
Details: 4:00 to 5:30 PM | MCEC | Plenary Hall 2



ICRW Africa International Center for Research on Women - Asia

27/04/2026

We’re at and energized to be in community with gender equality advocates from around the world. Together, we can reclaim power and turn commitments into real-world outcomes.

Join us tomorrow for:

Developing a Strategic Roadmap for Economic Justice Across Global Policy Moments
The session will explicitly focus on the “now what”: how advocates, movements, and institutions can coordinate strategies and sustain momentum beyond WD2026.
ICRW Speaker: Foteini Papagioti
Details: 9:30–11:00 AM | MCEC, Meeting Room 216

Reclaiming Power: Building a Feminist Economic Agenda for SRHR
The session will bring together SRHR advocates, feminist activists, youth, and civil society to unpack how financing choices shape rights and health outcomes. Together, participants will co-create a bold feminist vision for change.
ICRW Speaker: Evelyne Opondo
Details: 4:00–5:30 PM | MCEC, Meeting Room 216

The Role of the Private Sector as Co-Responsible for Care
The session will explore how employers, investors, unions, and policymakers can work together to build inclusive care systems that protect workers’ rights and meet community needs—while generating the evidence needed to shape effective policy and investment.
ICRW Speaker: Bama Athreya
Details: 5:30–6:30 PM | Melbourne Multicultural Hub



International Center for Research on Women - Asia ICRW Africa

24/04/2026

The BtS Uganda convened a Country Advisory Group meeting to advance conversations on addressing gender-based inequities in the creative sector.

Supported by the Mastercard Foundation and implemented by alongside partners across Africa, the Behind the Scenes project continues to generate evidence, strengthen research capacity, and drive policy and workplace action for young female creatives in sub-Saharan Africa.

The meeting brought together key stakeholders to share project updates, discuss emerging findings, and co-create dissemination strategies. From validating key messages to mapping priority audiences and identifying effective engagement channels, the discussions were both insightful and action-oriented.

Grateful for the collective expertise and commitment in the room as we continue pushing research into meaningful impact.

BtSProject

22/04/2026

From research to real influence ✨

Behind the scenes facilitated a two day training on Gender-Responsive Evidence and Policy Engagement under the Behind the Scenes project held in both Uganda and Kenya.

This experience brought together youth researchers committed to transforming evidence into compelling narratives that drive policy change, especially for young women in Africa’s creative sector.

We didn’t just learn how to present data we learned how to move it:
•Turning research into clear, persuasive policy messages
•Leveraging AI for impactful communication
• Engaging stakeholders with intention and strategy

As we push for systems that work for women, especially in underrepresented sectors, one thing is clear: evidence alone is not enough how we communicate it is everything.

And this is just the beginning.

ResearchToImpact BehindTheScenes

15/04/2026

💡How does Binti Shupavu build agency? The midline report highlights two critical processes: the "Acquisition to Application to Integration" loop and the interaction with Environmental Resistance. Girls don't just learn a theory; they practice it in safe spaces and eventually integrate those skills into actions in their broader communities.

💡Read the full Qualitative Report to see how we might move girls from learning to leading.
📌Link: bit.ly/BintiResults


Girls Agency Lab GLAMI - Girls Livelihood and Mentorship Initiative UN Girls' Education Initiative ICRW Africa Girl Up Initiative Uganda Akili Dada

14/04/2026

Kenya spends less than 0.2% of GDP on early childhood services. The math is the message.

Nearly half of surveyed households earn under KES 5,000 per month yet are expected to self-finance their children’s care entirely. The globally recommended benchmark is 1% of GDP. Kenya’s gap is not marginal. It is structural, and it has consequences

09/04/2026

Across ICRW Africa research, one aspiration emerged consistently: women want programs that help them build skills, assets, and opportunities to become self-sufficient. This aligns with a growing evidence base on “graduation programs.”

The question for policymakers is not whether this approach works it does. The question is how quickly it can be scaled.

19/03/2026

19/03/2026

This year marks our 50th anniversary!

To commemorate this milestone, we're launching Architects of Change—a year-long storytelling campaign honoring the researchers, advocates, partners, and movement builders advancing gender equity.

Visit icrw.org/architects-of-change to see what 50 years of impact looks like, hear from global changemakers, find upcoming opportunities to engage, and discover how you can be part of what comes next.

ICRW Africa International Center for Research on Women - Asia