IYF Blog - Posts in gender equality

We Came Together to Protest Gender-Based Violence in Mexico

In Mexico, IYF staff join thousands to march against gender-based violence. Hear from one of these brave young women.. Read more

IYF Convenes Experts to Explore the Tricky Dynamic Between Social Norms & Women’s Employment

There’s a growing effort to promote young women’s employment by changing social norms, but it’s a difficult undertaking.. Read more

How to Rethink 5 Misconceptions about Youth Engagement

Although there's been a global shift towards a positive youth development approach, the world still has a lot to learn.. Read more

The Gates Foundation & Gender Equality

How do we actually change the mindsets of both women and men to open choice, strengthen voice, and transform power relations?. Read more

Closing the Global Gender Gap

For the first time since 2006, the global gender gap isn't shrinking—it's growing.. Read more