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International Women's Day

International Women's Day logoInternational Women's Day (March 8) celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe, and calls attention to the need for accelerating gender parity.

In recognition of this global day of awareness, we invite you to learn more about AIR's work in women's empowerment and women's education research, evaluation, and development.

View the Evidence Consortium on Women's Group's COVID-19 resources, including this evidence brief from Nigeria about resilience after COVID-19 (PDF).
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Evidence Consortium on Women's Groups

To counter socioeconomic and structural challenges in low- and middle-income countries, governments, development agencies, and nongovernmental organizations have invested in different types of women’s empowerment collectives (WECs), including economic self-help group programs and women’s groups practicing participatory learning and action. ...

Vocational and Business Training to Increase Women’s Participation in Higher Skilled, Higher Valued Occupations in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: 3ie Systematic Review

Although women’s employment possibilities have improved with the rise of globalization, women in low- and middle-income countries often perform jobs that have low skill requirements and frequently choose occupations that are highly feminized, tend to be less socially valued, and pay lower wages. This systematic review will be the first ...

Longitudinal Evaluation of Women for Women International-Nigeria’s Men’s Engagement Program

With limited access to health services and education, patriarchal norms, and mounting violence, Nigerian women struggle to gain economic opportunities and equality. AIR evaluated a men's engagement program which includes training for men on issues such as the value of girls and women and violence against women. ...
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Zambia 1,000 Days: Evaluation of the “Tackling Maternal and Child Undernutrition in Zambia” Program

Large numbers of Zambian children suffer from nutrition-related disorders such as low birth weight, wasting, being underweight, chronic malnutrition, and various nutrient deficiencies. AIR and its partners are evaluating the First 1000 Most Critical Days Program, which addresses these issues by targeting households with pregnant women or children under two ...

Girls' Opportunities to Access Learning (GOAL) and GOAL Plus - Liberia

The 1989–2003 civil war disrupted all aspects of Liberian society, government services, and daily life, and the country’s education system was no exception. The GOAL project, implemented between 2010 and 2013, aimed to improve girls’ enrollment, attendance, and retention in six districts in Liberia.
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