Data2X, United Nations Foundation

On behalf of the Gender Data Network, we invite you to participate in an upcoming webinar, The Hidden Power of Gender Data: Findings from IDInsight’s Data Delta, on Tuesday, July 23, at 8 a.m. ET/noon GMT.   This webinar will highlight the critical importance of gender-sensitive data in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting equity, and impacting policy decisions. It will also discuss the role of National Statistical Offices (NSOs) in this process and share practical insights and examples from IDinsight and DataDelta's work. #genderdata #SDGs 📍Register here: https://bit.ly/3LodB1b

We are pleased to announce the release of two new briefs by Data2X and Open Data Watch, focusing on #genderdata financing. The first brief explores trends in Official Development Assistance (ODA) for gender data, highlighting challenges and opportunities in funding mechanisms. Our analysis reveals insights into the role of multilateral donors and the impact of funding shifts on #genderequality initiatives. 📚 Read the report here: https://bit.ly/3zJ6A8v The second brief examines the state of domestic resourcing for gender statistics, emphasizing the importance of sustainable financing for resilient statistical systems. By analyzing national statistics plans, we provide valuable insights into funding needs and policy priorities across low- and middle-income countries. 📚 Read the report here: https://bit.ly/4cSu2ym These briefs offer a comprehensive view of gender data financing, essential for policymakers, advocates, and donors committed to advancing gender equality. Read the full briefs to delve into the detailed findings and implications for gender data and policy. https://lnkd.in/eFSg_rzk

#DidYouKnow: Between 2016 and 2022, gender data has increased 26%. However, data silos make it hard for policymakers to access these gender data insights.   Democratizing gender data empowers policymakers with the actionable insights they need to respond to the needs of women and girls.   The Data to Policy Network advocates for a ‘3C Approach’:   🤝 Connect stakeholders 📚 Communicate insights 🎓 Capacity build    Learn more at our upcoming High-Level Political Forum #HLPF side-event on July 10th at 10am ET:   📍Register here: bit.ly/4eRADv9   Also, stay tuned for future learning opportunities by joining the #Data2Policy Network - a global community of policymakers dedicated to designing more inclusive and sustainable policies using data.   ✏️ Sign-up here: https://bit.ly/3NjHPUB

📢 Exciting News from Data2X! 📢 We are thrilled to welcome Lanice C. Williams, M.S., CHES®, as our new Director of Advocacy, Communications, and Partnerships at Data2X. Lanice brings over 11 years of invaluable experience in leadership roles, working on impactful research, programmatic, and policy initiatives across the United States, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Previously, Lanice served as a Senior Program Officer at Jhpiego, where she managed critical projects like MOSAIC and RISE HIV HOP. Her technical expertise spans gender equality, HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response, and health equity. Lanice is also a proud 2022 WomenLift Health North America Leadership Journey fellow. She holds a Master of Science in Health Education and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Howard University. Lanice shares her enthusiasm for joining Data2X: "I am delighted to join Data2X at this pivotal moment in the global fight for gender equality for women, girls, and gender-diverse people. Even as we celebrate the progress we've made; we still have a long way to go. I am most excited to contribute to Data2X's advocacy strategy, leverage partnerships around the use of quality gender data to achieve gender equality, and increase investment in gender data production and use among multilateral, donor, and policymaking communities." Please join us in welcoming Lanice to the Data2X team! We look forward to the incredible impact she will undoubtedly bring to our mission of harnessing the power of data to advance gender equality.

Come check out Krista Jones Baptista at this HLPF event spotlighting gender data!

🌏 This week, governments will gather in Mexico City for the next Ministerial Conference on #FeministForeignPolicy. But even as feminist foreign policies continue to gain momentum, the topic of gender data remains largely absent from many of the policies currently in place, hindering governments and other stakeholders from understanding the impact of FFPs, accurately measuring progress, and ultimately ensuring accountability. 📝 In our new brief, Data2X and #WalkingTheTalk explore the critical role of gender data in the development and implementation of feminist foreign policies—and demonstrate why data is a critical factor for future success. ➡️ Check out the brief for more: https://bit.ly/DataforFFP Hivos, Equipop, Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy, Restless Development, FemDev Consulting

🗺️ According to new figures, women represent just 23.3% of Cabinet members heading Ministries globally. While this figure is notably higher in some countries, overall there has been less than 0.5% increase from 2023. 👇 This International Day of #WomenInDiplomacy, explore the new Map of #WomenInPolitics 👀 Can you spot your country on the map?

Earlier this year, UN Partnerships asked women around the world for their insights on global issues, representation in leadership, and their hopes for the future. Nearly 26,000 women in 185 countries answered the call. Explore the #WeTheWomen survey results: bit.ly/45nv9nj

📢 This Wednesday! 👨👩👧👦 Unpacking Gender Data Use in Asia and the Pacific     💭 This webinar is an opportunity to learn from experts from PARIS21, United Nations ESCAP, International Women's Development Agency (IWDA), and country partners, exchange knowledge, and explore how gender data can drive impactful policies for gender equality.      👉We are looking forward to seeing you there!     🗓️ Date: June 19, 2024  ⏰ 07:00 CET / 12:00 ICT / 16:00 AEDT 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/3QWgRnQ

Melinda French Gates is leading the charge for gender equality, and it's inspiring to see. In our latest blog post, Krista Jones Baptista and I commend the new gender equality initiative. We emphasize the vital need for a more explicit focus on gender data. #GenderEquality #DataPrioritization