An award from @MOWSA to GAGE programme - in recognition of its exceptional dedication and active engagement as member of the National Alliance to end CM and FGM. Well Deserved! Nicola Jones alula pankhurst Prof. Tassew Woldehanna Workneh Abebe Rediet Daniel

Israa, a Syrian adolescent participatory researcher, shares her journey with the GAGE programme in #Lebanon. This film highlights the impact of #ParticipatoryResearch on her life and the importance of young voices in shaping policies. Watch here: ow.ly/t2xN50T3S97

SDG 5 calls for the elimination of Female genital mutilation (FGM). Ethiopia has the world’s largest absolute number of girls & women who have undergone FGM, so it is imperative to understand some of the drivers in this context. Read more here 👉ow.ly/yP0H50Tcyb5 #EndFGM

This film, from three years ago, discusses the experiences & challenges faced by adolescents, particularly young girls, in #Jordan. It highlights obstacles encountered in accessing #education, #healthcare, & #economic opportunities. youtube.com/watch?v=uDBh1J…

The devastating civil war in northern Ethiopia has had far-reaching effects in Tigray. Yet, relatively little is known about the specific impacts of the conflict on young people. This policy brief outlines some of these impacts, read it here👉 ow.ly/whCG50Tkh9Y

Nicola Jones, Workneh Yadete, Kassahun Tilahun, & Meti Kebede, share insights on fieldwork in diverse regions. They highlight the importance of understanding local contexts & building trust—crucial for GAGE research: ow.ly/suRg50TghXU Kassahun Tilahun Meti Kebede

The #SummitofTheFuture provides opportunity to increase commitments to adolescent girls' rights & promote #GenderEquality, with girls’ voices at the centre. Read our joint statement with Plan International on the transformative actions by girls & young women 👉plan-international.org/news/2024/09/1…

New research! Our book chapter - which uses #mixedmethods to explore the gendered experiences of #SRH and bodily integrity for vulnerable adolescents- has been published! Read it here👉 ow.ly/FuBc50ToT7F Khadija Mitu, Silvia Guglielmi, Jennifer Seager

The #SummitOfTheFuture is almost here! Our research explores girl- and youth-led organisations working on #SRH & rights and highlights how these organisations play a key role in supporting diverse groups, esp through online spaces. Read here 👇bit.ly/4eo0ppC

Cuts to #ODA in the October budget would have devastating impacts for girls around the world, who already face significant barriers in accessing their rights due to poverty, inequality and discrimination. Without funding to back action, the UK would be falling short on its