We are @Pop_Council's GIRL Center, a global research hub that envisions a gender-equitable world where adolescents can reach their full potential.

Joined June 2022
The Council developed a planning and assessment tool to understand how providers of selected digital SRHR platforms measure targeting, reach and coverage. On #DayOfTheGirl, read our approach and research on the gendered digital divide here: bit.ly/4ejgtLx
1
27
On #DayOfTheGirl, we are focused on supporting girls to thrive in their education journeys by removing the gender barriers that stand in their way. Explore the 2026 Girls' Education roadmap to learn more: bit.ly/4y7NjGD
2
1
34
Fatima Zahra, PhD presented the recently updated Girls' Education Roadmap at the "The Future of Gender Education" side event at the What Works Hub for Global Education Conference last month. Download the 2026 Girls' Education Roadmap here: bit.ly/4y7NjGD
32
Consultez la note de recherche finale de la série « L’avenir des filles en point de mire » pour découvrir les initiatives visant à accélérer l'autonomisation économique des adolescentes : bit.ly/4iQoNFX
157
Economic empowerment can drive girls’ wellbeing & agency & allows them to make a productive, safe & healthy transition to adulthood. Read the final brief in Girls in Future Focus on how to accelerate adolescent girls’ economic empowerment: bit.ly/4hF4NUC
402
“We don’t do research for research’s sake. We do research because it is a tool for impact.” GIRL Center Director Karen Austrian reflects on #EvidenceToImpactSymposium2026 and moving research into policy and practice. Read more: bit.ly/4rFbLNU
38
Ce sont les adolescentes qui sont les plus exclues de l'espace numérique en AOC. Des approches numériques adaptées aux réalités des adolescentes de l'AOC sont nécessaires pour combler la fracture numérique liée au genre. Pour en savoir plus : bit.ly/4z1B5jr
1
46
Adolescent girls are largely excluded from the digital space in West and Central Africa. Digital approaches that are relevant to the experiences of adolescent girls are needed to bridge the gendered digital divide. Read more: bit.ly/46MY2uT
1
45
Climate shocks reshape the lives of adolescent girls in West and Central Africa. Our latest brief examines gendered climate vulnerabilities, gaps in climate policies & emerging adaptation strategies that hold promise for girls in the region. Read here: bit.ly/4hwlO48
1
58
Une meilleure compréhension des obstacles aux soins de santé sexuelle et reproductive (SSR) permet d’élaborer des stratégies susceptibles d’améliorer considérablement la santé des filles en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre. 📖 bit.ly/4A3PcpH
1
51
Understanding barriers to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care can inform strategies to transform health outcomes for girls in West and Central Africa. Read more: bit.ly/4h2VM7j
2
1
49
Explore the community-based interventions that have the potential to transform and improve girls’ mental health and resilience. Read more in the latest Girls in Future Focus brief: bit.ly/46e2vqc
1
55
Les déplacements de population, les conflits et les crises sanitaires s'intensifient, aggravant les inégalités de genre dont sont victimes les filles en Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre. Pour en savoir plus: bit.ly/467CPvb
1
61
Displacement, conflict & health crises intensify compounding gender inequalities for girls in West and Central Africa. Integrated, girl-centered, context-sensitive, age-appropriate interventions are needed to support girls in humanitarian contexts. Read: bit.ly/4iMWBDH
1
28
Comment améliorer les résultats scolaires des filles ? Découvrez dès aujourd'hui comment faire progresser l'éducation des filles en Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre (AOC) : bit.ly/3VdQFK7
1
63
How do we move the needle on girls' educational outcomes? Read how to accelerate girls' education in West and Central (WCA) today: bit.ly/4x9e4d5
1
66
Do girls in communities taking part in @GirlsFirstFund partners' interventions experience better outcomes than girls in communities that are not participating? We evaluated GFF-supported programs in the Dominican Republic, India & Niger to answer this. 🔗:bit.ly/4gDSJU3
1
1
61
Notre nouvelle série de notes de synthèse résume les données probantes sur les adolescentes en Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre pour proposer des stratégies fondées sur les faits et adaptées au contexte, au service de leur santé et de leur bien-être. 🔗: bit.ly/4qcRG0B
1
44
Our latest brief series summarizes evidence on adolescent girls in West & Central Africa to provide evidence-based & context-specific strategies that support their health & wellbeing. This #YouthDay, explore the first brief from Girls in Future Focus: bit.ly/4z5KPKm
1
188
Acompáñenos en una sesión en línea para saber más sobre herramientas de programación fáciles de usar y otros recursos prácticos que ayudan a traducir en acciones la evidencia enfocada en las niñas. @Pop_Council 🗓️ Julio 22 🕒 9:00 AM ET 🔗 ¡Regístrate!: bit.ly/3T4GqGU
1
93