Gender Focus
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<p>This is the Gender Focus Podcast from Genderfocus.org.</p><p>In this podcast we share research insights from practitioners working to challenge violence against women and girls. We also explore knowledge around mental distress, climate, water and sanitation. </p><p>This international community is working together to share tools, communicate knowledge and change women’s lives, globally.</p><p>Our website https://genderfocus.org and these podcasts, are facilitated by The University of Portsmouth and their International Development Studies Group.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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5/18/2021
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December 21, 2022
South Sudan's Political History and Conditions for Girls and Women
<p>Researchers in South Sudan are making breakthroughs with communities who are challenging violence against women and girls, in spite of a turbulent cultural and political backdrop.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode Dr Zara Martin looks at the unique history of South Sudan to better understand the cultural and social context that has created the challenges and opportunities of working in this context. She's joined by Paul Garang who teaches the political history of South Sudan and Bol Akok a researcher working for the Likikiri Collective.</p><br><p>Gender Focus showcases tools for practitioners doing research into violence against women and girls, mental distress, climate, water and sanitation.</p><p> </p><p>Our contributors are working around the world to share and combine their insights to better inform research going forwards, and enact positive change.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
November 22, 2021
Combining Research Studies for Action Against Violence
<p>Professor Mukdurat Bangpan and Professor Sandy Oliver explain how UCL are collaborating with partners in a systematic review process to layer up different studies and sets of information to challenge gender-based violence.</p><br><p>The Youth Voices Project Systemic Review is creating valuable new insights and ideas for interventions across different contexts. They've been looking at how community engagement, the provision of safe spaces and legal protection could be implemented to support women in South Sudan.</p><br><p>Sandy and Mukdurat explain how approaches to developing safety, economic independence and education amongst women can support opportunities for women.</p><br><p>If you’d like to find out more about The Youth Voices project you can visit our website at genderfocus.org</p><p> </p><p>You can also follow us on Twitter @genderfocus and LinkedIn for our newsletter and details of upcoming webinars.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
November 22, 2021
Protecting Girls and Women in Cultures Under Pressure
<p>In this episode of the Gender Focus podcast, the team from Plan International and Plan UK share their insights working in South Sudan during the Covid-19 crisis. </p><br><p>They explain how existing gender issues hae been exacerbated by the pandemic, causing increased pressure upon the opportunities of girls and women. Observing that many projects were responding to sexual gender-based violence in the region, the team shifted their focus towards a range of prevention approaches.</p><p>It's hoped the project will empower women and girls through shared experience.</p><br><p>If you’d like to find out more about The Youth Voices project, the Likikri Collective and PLAN International’s work, you can visit our website at genderfocus.org</p><p> </p><p>You can also follow us on Twitter @genderfocus and LinkedIn for our newsletter and details of upcoming webinars.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Gender Focus?
<p>This is the Gender Focus Podcast from Genderfocus.org.</p><p>In this podcast we share research insights from practitioners working to challenge violence against women and girls. We also explore knowledge around mental distress, climate, water and sanitation. </p><p>This international community is working together to share tools, communicate knowledge and change women’s lives, globally.</p><p>Our website https://genderfocus.org and these podcasts, are facilitated by The University of Portsmouth and their International Development Studies Group.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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