Gender and Social Equity

Partnerships: A Business Relationship or Something More?

Men need to be convinced that powerful, knowledgeable women are not a threat, but a force for collective good,

Written by Jane Carter - 30. January 2015

How to Be Gender-Responsive in Islamic Contexts: Experiences and Lessons

A Helvetas workshop provided a forum for sharing field experiences – approaches that have worked, new ideas, and ways of responding to challenges arising from religious arguments.

Written by Jane Carter - 14. November 2014

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

The migration of women as domestic workers from Sri Lanka to wealthier countries, notably the Gulf States, has mushroomed over the last 30 years.

Written by Jane Carter - 10. November 2014

“a Pat on the Back” – and Lessons from Working with Women in Bangladesh

Reflections on how the Samriddhi project sought to pro-actively include poor and extreme poor women in its activities.

Written by Jane Carter - 30. October 2014

Well-Being, Inequalities and Crime: A Mozambique Village Perspective

Promoting a greater voice in decision-making for all citizens, through strengthened local governance.

Written by Jane Carter - 02. October 2014

Social Equity: What It Means to Our Organisation

Our notion of social equity encompasses more than addressing economic poverty. It is about upholding human rights and taking a stance against social injustice.

Written by Jane Carter - 25. August 2014