Job creation in the MENA Region, the context and challenges The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region face unemployment as a common challenge. The youth population is growing but …
The journey and challenges in measuring sustainable water in Oxfam’s impact evaluations with the HWISE Network
Jola Miziniak, Jaynie Vonk and Sera Young“It’s easy to see that water is an issue the world over. Either too much, too little or unsafe” How can we effectively measure sustainable water? How can we understand …
Ripple Effects: women in Nepal and Bangladesh forge their own paths in water governance
Suman Gupta, Nuzhat Nueary and Emma CrawfordIn honour of International Women’s Day (March 8th) and World Water Day (March 22nd), this episode discusses how water systems and water governance are deeply intertwined with women’s lives in …
Levelling up: how wealth taxes can reduce inequalities
Oliver PearceHow far will this week’s budget go in ‘levelling up’ the UK in line with the government’s stated aims? Whilst much of the public debate has centred on what changes …
Local to global campaigns challenging power and patriarchy
Charikleia Poucha and Gopika BashiChariklea Poucha and Gopika Bashi describe how co-creation, innovation & taking a feminist approach to campaigning has enabled the Enough campaign to start shifting social norms that perpetuate violence against …
Youth activism in Peru is changing the narrative
Isabel Crabtree-CondorLast week 110 young activists arrived in Lima to be part of the National Activism Laboratory 2020. This is a safe space for young activists, between the ages of 18-30, …
Podcast: Feminist leadership in the hardest places to be a woman
Annie Kelly, Fenella Porter, Hala Al-Karib, Rasha Obaid, Preet Kaur Gill and Riya William YuyadaAs part of Oxfam’s Breaking New Ground Series, we host a panel of inspiring female leaders from the world of politics and civil society. The panel discuss their perspectives on …
Assessing the positive impact of business schools
Ruth MhlangaCreating a positive impact for society has not been considered core to business schools, but demand has steadily increased in the past decade. The Positive Impact Rating responds to these demands. Whilst business schools …
‘What will the others think?’ Reflections on social norms and unpaid care work in Tunisia
Soufia Galand“Shhhh, the Others are listening! We can’t do that, the Others will see us!” I come from a migrant family, and we are what we could call a ‘modern’ one. However, this has …
Extra-ordinary faecal sludge management in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Andy BastableFor the first time in the history of refugee camps there has been a concerted effort across multiple agencies to ensure proper treatment and disposal of faecal waste. Prior to 2017, there has been …