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Embedding “downstream” stakeholder engagement within research uptake: Learnings from the Council's Innovation Initiative
Research Spotlight

Embedding “downstream” stakeholder engagement within research uptake: Learnings from the Council’s Innovation Initiative

Protecting Children in Crisis: School-Based Sexual Violence Screening in Refugee Settings
Research Spotlight

Protecting Children in Crisis: School-Based Sexual Violence Screening in Refugee Settings

Under this year’s Day of the African Child theme, “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights,” the Population Council’s Stella Muthuri shares how the Baobab Research Programme Consortium builds a future where every African child can prosper.
Exploring New Horizons in Research: Q&A with Dagim Fisseha Habteyesus
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Exploring New Horizons in Research: Q&A with Dagim Fisseha Habteyesus

Our International Research Fellow, Dagim Fisseha Habteyesus of the Baobab Research Programme Consortium (RPC) in Ethiopia sits down with Gloria Seruwagi, Research Uptake Manager, Baobab RPC to discuss how the Council is advancing humanitarian studies.
Supporting Women in their Public Health Careers
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Supporting Women in their Public Health Careers

A Q&A with Population Council's WomenLift Health Leadership Journey Participants.
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Research Spotlight

Reflections from a Data-to-Action Workshop based on the First-Ever Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Youth Survey

Perspective

Addressing Marginalization and Invisibility Among Humanitarian Populations in the East and Horn of Africa

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Perspective

The Roots of Gender Inequality Grow Deeper Than Technology Can Reach

Gender equality requires more nuanced approaches, investment in intersectional feminist-led solutions, and a focus on underlying social norms.
Research Spotlight

Rooted Reflections: Vignettes on Conducting Research in Refugee Settings

Series from the Baobab Research Programme Consortium documents reflections, experiences, and learnings often left uncaptured.
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Research Spotlight

Great Expectations: Expanding the Possibilities for Research in Refugee Settings in the East and Horn of Africa

Baobab Research Program introduces rigorous surveys into refugee contexts for the first time.
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Research Spotlight

Conducting a Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) Among Humanitarian-Affected Populations in Uganda: Fieldwork Strategies and Challenges

Reflections, experiences, and learnings of The Baobab Research Programme Consortium.
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Research Spotlight

“Just Another GBV Training Session”: Reflections on Psychosocial Response in the Context of Research

Baobab Research Programme Consortium training session in Uganda raised awareness of gravity of gender-based violence.
Edith Asibey and Pape Gaye
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Population Council Appoints Edith Asibey and Pape Gaye to its Board of Trustees

The two new members bring extensive skills, knowledge, and experience in areas of the Council’s work.