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The importance of evidence-based approach to achieving gender equality, diversity and inclusion:

After years of experience in the promotion of gender equality, equity, diversity and economic and social inclusion, I have found that the collection, analysis and use of qualitative and quantitative data – disaggregated by sex, age, locality, ethnicity etc. – is perhaps the most essential tool we have in closing the gender gap and ensuring inclusion. Simply put, we need to have an evidence-based approach to the advancement, enjoyment and protection of human rights, so that we are working effectively, inclusively and sustainably to achieve these goals.

Intersectionality from concept to practical tools in the design and implementation of gender equality and social inclusion programs. I have been reading about intersectionality, a termed coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989 and beautifully explained in her TED talk using the example of DeGraffenreid v. General Motors (1976) to illustrate the point. To summarize

Intersectionality from concept to practical tools in the design and implementation of gender equality and social inclusion programs. I have been reading about intersectionality, a termed coined by  Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989 and beautifully explained in her TED talk using  the example of DeGraffenreid v. General Motors  (1976) to illustrate the point.