Amidst a mixed global landscape of improved LGBTQI+ rights in some countries and increased discrimination and stigma in others, Chemonics’ LGBTQI+ Inclusion Technical Working Group shares reflections from programs taking action to support and empower LGBTQI+ communities.
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Chemonics International and the SID-US Inclusive Development Workgroup were thrilled to co-host the LGBTQI+ Inclusive Development Solutions Summit online and in-person at Chemonics’ Washington D.C. office on June 27, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET.
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Chemonics International celebrates its new associate membership status with ILGA World — a global federation of organizations committed to advancing the rights of individuals with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC).
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The USAID Inclusive Justice Activity improves Colombian citizens’ trust in the justice system by increasing access to justice services and reducing levels of impunity.
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Olga Ponamarova (she/her/hers) is a gender and social inclusion specialist with more than 10 years of experience in project management working with and within civil society organizations and humanitarian response and development projects in Ukraine. Olga has…
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Dr. Kenya Dugger brings 21 years of experience in the Army and Department of Defense, and more than twelve years of experience working with executives and employees in the areas of global diversity and inclusion, data…
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Cecilia Barraza is a Colombian GBV expert with 27 years of experience designing and implementing public policies to advance gender equity, improve access to justice, and reduce GBV. She currently serves as deputy chief of party…
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Addressing root causes of violence in Mexico is key to reducing crime and restoring citizens’ trust.
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Cycles of violence in Mexico continue to take a toll on civilians, necessitating greater accountability in Mexico’s human rights system.
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This Chemonics paper analyzes how USAID programming has integrated the inclusion of four commonly underrepresented social groups — persons with disabilities, minorities, youth, and those who identify as LGBTI — from solicitation to project implementation.
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Divisive pressures undermine political unity in Ukraine, particularly in eastern regions. Connecting citizens with their government can help.
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Shauna Caria is the global practice lead for Chemonics’ Gender Equality and Social Inclusion practice. With over 10 years of international development experience in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, Central Asia, South Africa,…
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