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K4D, Knowledge, Evidence, and Learning for Development
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The Secondary Impacts of COVID-19 on Women and Girls in Sub-Saharan Africa
This rapid review focuses on identifying evidence on the secondary impacts of COVID-19 on women and girls in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It aims to enable a greater understanding of the unique circumstances of women and girls in the region, which could assi
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Impact of COVID-19 on Child Labour in South Asia
This helpdesk report examines the impacts of Covid-19 on child labour in South Asia. South Asia already has among the highest prevalence of child labour in the world, with an estimated 16.7 million (5-17 year-old) children engaged in child labour in South
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Barriers to Women and Girls’ Participation in Electoral Processes in Ethiopia and Policy Responses
This report focuses on the main barriers to women and girls’ meaningful participation in electoral processes and evidence of what works to overcome these. The report also considers the role of various other elevated risk factors in Ethiopian society inclu
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Consequences for Adolescents When They Become Pregnant, and Become Mothers
When an adolescent becomes pregnant, her life can change radically – especially if the pregnancy is unplanned. This rapid review presents information on consequences of adolescent pregnancy and adolescent motherhood in low-income countries, low- and middl
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Barriers to Education for Girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo
There is limited literature on the barriers to girls’ education in the DRC. The main findings of the research suggest that cultural history, economic lack, and the coexistence of these are the main factors hindering access to girls’ education. Limited dat
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Child, Early and Forced Marriage in Fragile and Conflict Affected States
This report examines the scale of child, early and forced marriage (CEFM) in fragile and conflict-affected states. Studies focusing on the displaced Syrian population, the conflict-affected population in Yemen, and displaced groups in several Sub-Saharan
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Girl-focused Life Skills Interventions at a Distance
This rapid review explores the evidence and lessons learned about engaging girls in life skills interventions at a distance (i.e. through mobile, online, radio or other) both in emergency and non-emergency settings. The purpose of the review is to assist
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The ‘Youth Bulge’ and Political Unrest in Iraq: A political economy approach
This report reviews existing research on the relationship between the ‘youth bulge’ and political unrest in Iraq in order to understand when and why young Iraqis resort to violence or disruption. There is some disagreement in the literature about whether
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Lessons Learned from the Outcomes and Delivery of Girls’ Clubs in Educational Programmes
This review provides a rapid review of the evidence on the outcomes and delivery of girls’ clubs in educational programmes. It found some evidence of girls’ clubs specific programmes in school settings having positive impacts on educational and life skill
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Barriers Affecting Demand for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Services in Developing Countries
Building on existing litterature, this paper explores the possible barriers affecting demand for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health services in different parts of the world.
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The Links Between Girls’ Life Skills Intervention in Emergencies and Their Return to Education Post-Crisis and Prevention of Unwanted Pregnancies and Early Marriage
Adolescent girls are one of the most at-risk populations at times of emergencies. When schools close and access to safe spaces and services decrease, girls’ vulnerability is increased. This frequently leads to significant growth in gender-based violence,
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Barriers Affecting Demand for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) Services in Ethiopia
Ethiopia was one of 12 countries that met the target to reduce child mortality by two-thirds between 1990 and 2015. During the same period, the country also reduced maternal mortality from 1,250 to 353 deaths per 100,000 births. Despite these achievements