Imogen Davies, Oxfam GB’s Global Adviser on Youth, Gender & Active Citizenship, and co-editor of the latest issue of Gender & Development, describes the political approaches young feminist movements are taking …
Making international development campaigns work for girls
Rosie WaltersRosie Walters discovers how girls can take a much more creative approach to feminist activism than campaigns would give them credit for. In the past decade, countless campaigns have emerged …
What does it mean to be a responsible evaluator? Five key reflections from the 13th EES Biennial Conference
Marta Arranz, Andrea Azevedo and Alexia PretariIn this blog, Marta Arranz, Andrea Azevedo and Alexia Pretari share their reflections from the 13th European Evaluation Society (EES) Biennial Conference, commenting on some of the emerging debates, and …
Land is where it all begins
Barbara CodispotiWhen land rights are jeopardised, so are the livelihoods of the people who depend on it. As Oxfam launches a new land rights website, Barbara Codispoti highlights some of the …
Investing in women’s entrepreneurship is not enough
Caroline Ashley, Dr Miranda Morgan, Thalia Kidder and Fabian LlinaresAhead of the Gender Smart Investing Summit, Caroline Ashley, Miranda Morgan, Thalia Kidder and Fabian Llinares set out Oxfam’s top tips for gender-smart investing. So you want to invest in women and …
What I learned at CaLP’s Cash and Gender Event
Steph RobersonSteph Roberson reflects back on CaLP’s recent cash week in London, and particularly on their gender and cash event. I recently attended CaLP’s Gender and Cash event in London. And …
#TechWomenAfrica: Connected women and youth-bridging the digital divide
Muthoni MaingiMuthoni Maingi, Head of Digital Campaigns at Oxfam International, reflects on the challenges for gender equality in online spaces and her recent visit to the #TechWomenAfrica conference. Earlier this month …
Beyond a phone in your pocket: feminist analysis of the digital age
Amy O'DonnellAmy O’Donnell, a specialist on digital technologies at Oxfam and Board member of anti-harassment charity Hollaback!, outlines the Gender & Development Journal’s new ICTs issue and two launch events. Having a phone …
Sampling strategies for gendered impact evaluations
Alexia PretariHow can evaluators ensure that gendered power dimensions are accounted for in impact evaluations? Alexia Pretari reflects on the relative merits of two approaches. Oxfam’s approach to building resilience involves …
Lighting up the lives of Rohingya Refugees
Rachel HastieOxfam and partners at Loughborough University are looking at how lighting can be used to reduce the perceived risk of gender based violence around water and sanitation facilities in camps.