UNICEF Country Profiles: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

This case study features an effort between three friends from a First Nations (Native American) community in rural Canada to establish a mental health program for men and boys that respects and builds on traditional cultural values and beliefs. First Nations youth are five to six times more likely to commit suicide than non-indigenous youth, according to health data in Canada. Existing mental health interventions typically fail to consider socio-cultural traditions and stresses associated with…

This case study explores how tanning salons pressure students—especially girls and women—to achieve unrealistic standards of beauty despite known health risks. The case follows college students-turned activists who attempt to evict a campus tanning salon that seems to be promoted by the school, or at least is allowed to advertise on campus. Their attempts lead to meeting with school officials and the owner of the salon to negotiate an agreement that protects students’ health while…

This report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) provides an overview of global progress on women’s participation and leadership in public administration, analyzing gender equality using data from 170 countries worldwide. The report builds on evidence from the Gender Equality in Public Administration (GEPA) initiative, which aims to expand women’s participation in public institutions, support empowerment, and increase access to data on gender equality to inform policymaking. The report finds that on average, women’s…