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Tipping the Scales for Workplace Gender Equity in Afghanistan

March 5, 2020

In Afghanistan, women have faced systemic barriers to working outside the home. A USAID project focused on gender equity in the workplace reshaped its own human resources practices to promote gender equity for its staff and achieved surprising results.

Train a Woman, Train a Nation

March 12, 2018

A new approach to training farmers is creating jobs and increasing harvests in Uganda.

Transforming Afghanistan’s Future

November 3, 2017

A unique year-long program is changing the lives of young Afghan women.

The Path Toward Protected Rights in the West Bank

August 10, 2017

Thanks to structured training, the West Bank family courts now constitute a powerful platform through which victims of gender-based violence can access services that more effectively address their needs.

The Journey to Inclusive Finance in Afghanistan

April 16, 2017

With geographically far-reaching activities targeting rural citizens and women, the FAIDA program drastically improved Afghanistan’s financial landscape.

Historic Policy Changes in Vietnam Extend Rights

February 17, 2017

As the Vietnamese economy continues to grow at a rapid pace, transgender groups are leveraging historic policy changes to break down barriers to opportunity.

Technology to Empower Women in Afghanistan

November 3, 2016

In Afghanistan, mobile banking technology is increasing women’s access to financial services, helping them conduct secure business transactions and grow their businesses.

From Policy to Practice: Exercising Gender-Equal Land Rights in Rwanda

March 11, 2016

With a communications campaign across four districts, Rwanda is raising public awareness of a key element of land reform — equal rights between men and women.

Accessing Her Rights

May 11, 2015

Female farmers in Tajikistan are taking advantage of changes in the law to create their own private farms, with the support of Chemonics and USAID.

Taking a Stand Onstage

April 20, 2015

An interactive drama technique called “forum theater” is teaching Palestinian citizens about gender-based violence and showing them how to address the social issue.

Investing in Women

October 2, 2014

In Jordan, young women are getting a chance to work in the growing tourism and hospitality sector.

Women Empowering Women to Overcome Gender-Based Violence in Colombia

March 26, 2014

With a participatory strategy that positions women as agents of change, USAID and Chemonics are helping victims of gender-based violence reclaim their voices, lives, and rights in one of Colombia’s poorest, most violent cities.