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Investing in Women holds a thought-leadership responsibility to contribute to advance knowledge building to strengthen the business case of women’s economic empowerment and gender equality.
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Influencing Gender Norms
A fresh look at paternity leave: Why the benefits extend beyond the personal
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2021
McKinsey & Company research on the impact of COVID-19 on families shows that women bear significant social and economic fallout from the crisis, ...
ASEAN Gender Outlook: Achieving the SDGs for all and leaving no woman or girl behind
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2021
This flagship regional publication, jointly produced by the ASEAN and UN Women, calls for greater investment and prioritisation of data for tracking progress ...
COVID-19 Is No Excuse to Regress on Gender Equality
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
This brief from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) gives an overview of how the COVID-19 pandemic affects women’s jobs and incomes, education, ...
The Global Risks Report 2021
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2021
The Global Risks Report 2021 by the World Economic Forum (WEF) shares the results of their latest Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS), followed by ...
What Factors Exacerbate and Mitigate the Risk of Gender-Based Violence During COVID-19? Insights From a Phone Survey in Indonesia
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
This report aims to provide clarity on factors that pose the greatest risk of gender-based violence (GBV) and determine policy interventions that may ...
GENDER EQUALITY MATTERS IN THE PHILIPPINES
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
These fact sheets present a snapshot of the findings on the social norms, attitudes and practices of urban millennials in Vietnam, based on ...
GENDER EQUALITY MATTERS IN VIETNAM
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
These fact sheets present a snapshot of the findings on the social norms, attitudes and practices of urban millennials in Vietnam, based on ...
GENDER EQUALITY MATTERS IN INDONESIA
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
These fact sheets present a snapshot of the findings on the social norms, attitudes and practices of urban millennials in Indonesia, based on ...
The Diversity Study 2020
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
This report provides insight into the frustrations many in the media and marketing industries face around gender, race and mental health. With the ...
Engendering Hate: The contours of state-aligned gendered disinformation online
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
This report outlines a new framework for understanding how disinformation is being used online to exclude women from public life, in the first ...
The Intersections of Women’s Economic and Reproductive Empowerment
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
This article examines women and work in a variety of contexts to see how childbearing and access to reproductive health and childcare services ...
Feminist diversities: Contemporary issues in gender and development
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
The Philippine Journal of Social Development is a peer-reviewed journal published by the College of Social Work and Community Development, University of the ...
COVID-19 Rapid Gender Analysis Global Trends
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
This analysis confirms the initial findings and predictions of CARE’s first Rapid Gender Analysis of COVID-19. It also reveals new areas of ...
How Changing Social Norms is Crucial in Achieving Gender Equality
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
The United Nations Population Fund released this compendium on social norms change to achieve gender equality, which provides a framework for programmatic approaches ...
GENDER EQUALITY MATTERS 2020: Social norms, attitudes and practices of urban millennials in Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
This report summarises key insights and findings across the three countries, relevant to IW’s work around gender norms and associated behaviours. It ...
A DESIGNER’S TOOLKIT for GENDER AND URBAN MILLENIALS IN INDONESIA
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
The report, Gender Equality Matters 2020: Social Norms, Attitudes and Practices (SNAP) of urban millennials in Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam, summarises regression and segmentation ...
A DESIGNER’S TOOLKIT for GENDER AND URBAN MILLENIALS IN VIETNAM
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
The report, Gender Equality Matters 2020: Social Norms, Attitudes and Practices (SNAP) of urban millennials in Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam, summarises regression and segmentation ...
A DESIGNER’S TOOLKIT for GENDER AND URBAN MILLENIALS IN THE PHILIPPINES
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
The report, Gender Equality Matters 2020: Social Norms, Attitudes and Practices (SNAP) of urban millennials in Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam, summarises regression and segmentation ...
Detailed Annexes: Social Norms, Attitudes and Practices (SNAP) 2020 Survey
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
Investing in Women (IW) commissioned YouGov to conduct an online Social Norms, Attitudes and Practices (SNAP) 2020 Survey with 6,000 urban, millennial men and women ...
Investigating gendered social norms affecting women’s economic participation related to recruitment and promotion in Vietnam
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
This report presents findings of CARE International in Vietnam’s research on gendered social norms and how they limit women’s economic participation ...
Men and masculinities in a globalising Viet Nam
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
This report summarises the findings of the research on men and masculinities in a globalising Vietnam carried out by the Institute for Social ...
WOMEN IN STEM – A baseline study
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
This baseline study validates the findings of previous studies that the STEM industries, particularly the fields of engineering, architecture and related fields as ...
Gender norms and change: Resources to support campaign interventions to shift gender norms
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
This paper provides an overview of evidence on recent program interventions that address gender norms. Its purpose is to provide a summary of ...
Gender Representation in Philippine Advertising
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
This study seeks to present a localised analysis of advertisements for gendered portrayals. The researchers intended to document the portrayals of all genders ...
COVID-19: Promoting positive gender roles in marketing and advertising
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
Produced by UN Women, this document provides considerations for businesses and companies, to help them create gender-balanced, socially beneficial marketing and promotional materials ...
The Impact of COVID-19 on Gender Equality
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
Prepared by the National Bureau of Economic Research, this paper provides insights on how the economic downturn caused by COVID-18 can affect women ...
The gendered dimensions of COVID-19
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected not only the physical health, but also the well-being and economic resilience, of women. Incidents of domestic violence ...
Tackling Social Norms | A game changer for gender inequalities
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
This publication is based on research for the 2019 Human Development Report, which highlights how progress towards gender equality confronts moving targets and inequality ...
Why and how should we value unpaid work?
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020
This policy note outlines why housework is a social issue and why and how it should be recognised and valued.
SNAPSheet: Social Norms, Attitudes and Practices in Indonesia
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
This factsheet presents notable findings for Indonesia based on a Social Norms, Attitudes and Practices Survey (SNAPS) conducted by Investing in Women.
SNAPSheet: Social Norms, Attitudes and Practices in the Philippines
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
This factsheet presents notable findings for the Philippines based on a Social Norms, Attitudes and Practices Survey (SNAPS) conducted by Investing in Women.
SNAPSheet: Social Norms, Attitudes and Practices in Vietnam
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
This factsheet presents notable findings for Vietnam based on a Social Norms, Attitudes and Practices Survey (SNAPS) conducted by Investing in Women.
Diversity and Inclusion Report: Gender in YouTube Advertising
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
Google, in partnership with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media (GDIGM), released a report that presents an analysis of gender and ...
Tackling childcare: The business case for employer-supported childcare in Myanmar
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
International Finace Corporation’s TACKLING CHILDCARE: The Business Case for Employer-Supported Childcare in Myanmar presents an assessment of the currently available childcare arrangements ...
Attitudes to equality: Understanding social norms, perceptions and practices around gender in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
To gain a deeper understanding of women’s and men’s perceptions of gender equality, Investing in Women conducted the the Social Norms, ...
Determinants of Female Labour Force Participation in the Philippines
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
A study released by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Determinants of Female Labor Force Participation in the Philippines, has identified the ...
Examining the Women’s Low Labor Market Participation Rate in the Philippines: Is Housework the Missing Link?
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
This paper looks into the role of women’s housework and discusses the role of housework on men’s market work in the ...
Employees’ perceptions of a family-responsive workplace and their productivity
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) and Investing in Women collaborated on a research on the implications of family-responsive workplace policies ...
State of the Worlds Fathers 2019: Unlocking the Power of Men’s Care
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
The third State of the World’s Fathers report reveals new research on men’s caregiving from 11 countries, with additional cross-country analysis of ...
Expanding paternity leave in South East Asia
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
The business case for paternity leave is also compelling. The benefits of paternity leave extend to parents, children and business.
Paternity Leave in Myanmar
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
This fact sheet discusses the benefits of paternity leave, the state of paternity leave in Myanmar and the policy challenges that are preventing ...
Paternity Leave in Vietnam
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
This fact sheet discusses the benefits of paternity leave, the state of paternity leave in Vietnam and the policy challenges that are preventing ...
Paternity Leave in Indonesia
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
This fact sheet discusses the benefits of paternity leave, the state of paternity leave in Indonesia and the policy challenges that are preventing ...
Paternity Leave in the Philippines
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
This fact sheet discusses the benefits of paternity leave, the state of paternity leave in the Philippines and the policy challenges that are ...
Shifting millennial gender norms: Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
Despite persistent gender inequalities in all three countries, Investing in Women’s survey data reveals that within this demographic there are many positive ...
Counting Women’s Work in the Philippines
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
The value of women’s unpaid work in the Philippines is worth trillions of pesos, according to a senior research fellow of the ...
AdReaction: Getting Gender Right
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
This report delivers new insights into the role of gender in brand strategy, creative response and media targeting, and includes analysis of consumer ...
East Asia Forum Quarterly Vol.11 No.1: Investing in Women
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
This issue of EAFQ touches on key economic and social questions that affect gender equality in South East Asia and East Asia, delving ...
Investing in Women Phase 2 Investment Design Document Update
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2019
This updated Investment Design Document for Investing in Women reflects the opportunities and constraints of the evolving operational environments; the policy and budgetary ...
Women, Work and Care (Indonesia)
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2018
This report summarises the current situation of women in Indonesia and discusses how family responsibilities are holding women back in the workplace.
Care work and care jobs for the future of decent work
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2018
This report takes a comprehensive look at unpaid and paid care work and its relationship with the changing world of work. A key ...
Care work and care jobs for the future of decent work: Key findings in Asia and the Pacific
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2018
This report takes a comprehensive look at unpaid and paid care work in Asia and the Pacific and its relationship with the changing ...
The power of parity: Advancing women’s equality in Asia Pacific
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2018
This report from the McKinsey Global Institute explores the challenge of gender inequality in Asia Pacific and considers what it will take to ...
APEC Gender Inclusion Guidelines
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2017
This report offers guidance on how to integrate gender-responsive approaches into APEC Fora, Strategic and Work Plans, Annual Reports and Projects. It complements ...
Filipino women in leadership: Government and industry
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2017
This report presents current statistics on representation of women in key leadership positions in the Philippine government and industry. It reveals a dearth ...
The Global Gender Gap Report 2017
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2017
The report benchmarks 144 countries on their progress towards gender parity and provides country rankings that allow for effective comparisons across regions and income ...
Moving Toward Gender Diversity in Southeast Asia
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2017
This report analyses interviews with executives from over 25 prominent companies in Southeast Asia to understand their perspectives on diversity, the obstacles they have ...
State of the World’s Fathers 2017: Time for Action
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2017
This report presents a global overview of trends related to equal caregiving and provides a synthesis of global data sources on related topics ...
Feminism And Gender Equality Around The World
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2017
This report provides an overview of the state of feminism and gender equality around the world based on survey results from across 24 countries.
Women in Business: new perspectives on risk and reward
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2017
This report surveys the role of women in business and considers the issue of risk and reward. The report explores the different ways ...
Work and Economic Participation in the Philippines
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2017
This factsheet from the Philippine Statistics Authority focuses on the latest statistical updates on women and men in the country. The 2017 edition contains 84 ...
Globalization and Social Change: Gender-Specific Effects of Trade Liberalization in Indonesia
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2017
This report looks into the gender-specific effects of trade liberalisation on work participation and hours of work, as well as primary participation in ...
Towards Gender Equality in Vietnam: Making Inclusive Growth Work for Women
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2016
This report examines Vietnam’s economy through a gender lens, analysing the distribution of productive resources across different groups of women and men; ...
Women and Men in the Philippines
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2016
This report is the fourth in a series of statistical handbooks and presents the available and relevant gender statistics in the Philippines from 2000 ...
Social Determinants of Gender Inequality in Vietnam
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2016
This report addresses the question of why progresses has been so slow on gender equality in Vietnam, exploring the challenges and barriers that ...
The “Gender Pension-Gap” in the Aging Societies of East Asia: A Policy Note from the East Asia and Pacific Umbrella Facility for Gender Equality
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2016
This report presents findings from a review of pension policies and their gender dimensions in eight countries of the East Asia region where ...
Gender in the Midst of Reforms: Attitudes to Work and Family Roles among University Students in Urban Indonesia
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2015
This report explores attitudes to work and family roles among senior university students in 2004; the year when people were preparing to elect a ...
The motherhood pay gap: A review of the issues, theory and international evidence
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2015
This report provides a detailed review of the issues, theory and evidences around the pay gap between mothers and non-mothers, and between mothers ...
Social Institutions & Gender Index 2014 Synthesis Report
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2014
This report ranks 108 countries according to the level of discrimination against women and girls in social institutions and gives examples of the correlations ...
Estimating the Costs of Domestic Violence Against Women in Viet Nam
YEAR PUBLISHED: Before 2012
This report aims to provide a reliable estimate of the economic costs of domestic violence in Viet Nam, including potential opportunity and productivity ...
Gender Division of Household Labor in Vietnam
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2008
This study explores the extent of change and regional differences in gender roles in the Vietnamese family based on innovative surveys in northern ...
Gender Equality and Women’s Issues in Vietnam: The Vietnamese Woman — Warrior and Poet
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2001
This article provides a detailed analysis of “Vietnamese feminism,” and explores the concept of a positive collective identity of Vietnamese women – something with ...
Women, Work and Care (Philippines)
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2018
This report summarises the current situation of women in the Philippines and discusses their dual responsibilities in the family and the workplace.
Women’s Economic Empowerment Framework
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2018
This report provides a framework for monitoring Investing in Women’s contribution to the goal of accelerating women’s economic empowerment in Southeast ...
Myanmar Country Context Paper
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2018
This country context paper provides an overview of women’s contribution to Myanmar’s economy as farmers, entrepreneurs and wage workers, and identifies ...
Vietnam Country Context Paper
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2018
This country context paper provides an overview of women’s contribution to the Vietnamese economy as farmers, entrepreneurs and wage workers, and identifies ...
Indonesia Country Context Paper
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2018
This country context paper provides an overview of Indonesian women’s participation in the labour market and as entrepreneurs, and identifies key barriers ...
Philippines Country Context Paper
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2018
This country context paper provides an overview of women’s participation in the labour market and as entrepreneurs in the Philippines, and identifies ...
Gender equality and empowerment – key concepts
YEAR PUBLISHED: 2017
This report explores key concepts around gender equality and empowerment, emphasising the dual importance of gender equality policies and an enabling institutional environment.
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