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Going Beyond Barriers to Break the Bias: A Celebration for International Women’s Day

Catherine Kannam
March 8, 2022
4 Minute Read
On International Women’s Day, Chemonics’ Chief Operating Officer, Catherine Kannam reflects on how Chemonics is breaking the bias through promoting gender equality globally and fostering an inclusive work culture.
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News: Chemonics Releases SHEA Prevention and Response Toolkit


February 4, 2020
3 Minute Read
The free, open-access toolkit provides organizations with a step-by-step guide on how to lead training and set up systems to prevent and respond to sexual abuse.

Our Shared Responsibility: Combatting Sexual Violence through Prevention and Response

Shauna Caria | Ashley Snell Goldstein
December 9, 2019
4 Minute Read
To combat sexual violence, the global development community must scale and promote tools, best practices, and resources. In this spirit, Shauna Caria and Ashley Snell Goldstein share lessons from a new prevention and response toolkit.
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The Problem with the Phrase ‘And Other Vulnerable Groups’

Shauna Caria | Anne Hayes
October 1, 2019
< 1 Minute Read
Why is the phrase "and other vulnerable groups" so problematic? Chemonics' Shauna Caria and Inclusive Development Partners' Anne Hayes offer some key recommendations for both donors and implementing partners to ensure greater inclusion in our development programs.
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News: Chemonics Announces New Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Director Albert E. Smith Jr.


September 23, 2019
2 Minute Read
Chemonics welcomes Albert E. Smith Jr. as its new director of corporate diversity and inclusion to oversee the ongoing planning and execution of the company’s strategy for and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Beginning the D&I Journey: 5 Questions to Ask

Francesca Molinaro
May 13, 2019
5 Minute Read
While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to implementing diversity and inclusion programs, these five guiding questions can help your organization get started.

Methodologies to Promote Gender-Responsive Climate Resilience

Joslin Isaacson
July 26, 2018
3 Minute Read
Climate change affects women and men differently, often worsening inequality. How can the global development community implement more effective climate adaptation programming? A gender-responsive strategy may be the key.