💡Heterosexuality isn’t just a personal experience. it’s a norm that dictates how men & women should behave, relate & desire one another. This is why LGBTQI+ people are often pressured to “come out”, a norm that straight people never have to navigate. 👉🏾 More on gender norms here: lnkd.in/eNhsGYVi

This year's Netflix show Adolescence has ignited the global conversation around misogyny in schools. To build on this, join our event on 9 Sept with Beyond Equality to explore how to tackle the rise of misogyny and harmful gender norms in schools. Sign up (in person only): odi.org/en/events/ho...

Glimpses from the #XVIConferenciaMujerALC in #MexicoCity, where care & equality took center stage. We were also very grateful to connect with partners at the Care Pavilion, hosted by the Global Alliance for Care, which is leading an ambitious agenda & providing a space for reflection & exchange.

Here's a glimpse of Day 1 of our workshop with our partners from #dRPC and Data Pop Alliance led by @michalkojanv.bsky.social. Joined by experts to deepen analyses of ongoing research on #onlineviolence against women in politics in #Nigeria and #Brazil. #gendernorms #genderjustice #TFGBV

Social media doesn’t just mirror misogyny. It’s designed to reward and reinforce it. That’s why the UK’s new #OnlineSafetyAct, which introduces long overdue protections for children online, marks an important shift. tinyurl.com/3hmj7d8v #GenderNorms #DigitalSafety #ChildProtection #TechPolicy

Victims, perpetrators, or agents of change? Too often in humanitarian work, these are the only lenses used to view people affected in crisis settings, but are you aware of the #gendernorms that underpin these framings? Read this paper by @hpg-odiglobal.bsky.social to find out: tinyurl.com/ys3jfpzp

How can schools challenge harmful masculinities & promote gender-just learning? In Chile, years of #feministmobilisation have led to reforms placing gender justice at the heart of teacher training, showing the power of student-led demands for non-sexist education. ✨https://tinyurl.com/47jn32yz

🚨Working with @megandaigle.bsky.social & Leen we combined @aligngender.bsky.social expertise on norms & @odi.global expertise on #humanitarian protection to make a clear case for continued & improved gender analysis at this dangerous political moment of anti-gender mobilizations & aid cuts. More 👇

The 59th UN Human Rights Council wrapped this week bringing tough but vital wins for #GenderEquality. From women in sport to #FGM to economic rights, resolutions passed reflect progress and deep divides over language on #bodilyautonomy and #intersectionality. 🔗 More via ALIGN: lnkd.in/eEPep5sp

As #FfD4 unfolds in Spain, the #CompromisodeSevilla is a step forward, but real progress needs investment in universal care systems. Read this @odi.global brief that makes the case for recognising and investing in care as a pillar of national social protection strategies. odi.org/en/publicati...

At #FFD4, one truth stands out: gender equality can’t be an afterthought in financing. With time running out for the #2030Agenda, donors must back feminist movements now. Just 0.2% of #ODA goes to them. Read this @odi.global insight to know more: tinyurl.com/mr9d6mp9

Yesterday, at the #HumanRightsCouncil our @odi.global experts @michalkojanv.bsky.social & Ayesha Khan saw firsthand how UN members are working to hold the line on gender equality norms amid growing backlash. To know more about what's happening at the #UN, read our paper 🖇️ tinyurl.com/vcwyv24f

The US pulling back from global leadership on LGBTQI+ rights is further emboldening autocrats to take "anti-LGBTQI+ measures without diplomatic consequence." @williamsinstitute.bsky.social's @arimshaw.bsky.social joined us to unpack how threats to LGBTQI rights mean threats to all our rights.

By 11 June, we’ll know if the UK will cut development funding that harms women’s rights and education. This video explains how these cuts weaken women’s groups and threaten democracy amid a global funding pullback fuelled by rising authoritarianism. For deeper analysis, read: buff.ly/g9L0ED9

As #Pridemonth kicks off, it’s worth remembering that challenges to LGBTQI+ rights are often an early indicator of broader backlash against democracy, #genderjustice and #socialinclusion. But these dynamics are not new, nor are they isolated. 👉🏾 www.alignplatform.org/resources/pr...

Reproductive injustice isn’t accidental, it’s institutional. Today on International Day of Action for Women’s Health, read our insight to know how from the US to the UK, laws and systems embed misogyny by design. 🔗 buff.ly/SMnzYep

How do #gendernorms fit into the bigger picture of social norms? Gender norms are social norms—rules shaped by culture, history, and power. They affect our lives, from education to health and political voice reinforcing broader systems of inequality. 👉 www.alignplatform.org/about-norms

Yesterday’s team Away Day at the @odi.global office gave us a valuable chance to reflect & think ahead in amidst rapidly shifting policy & funding landscape. 📊 We explored how we work together, how we build partnerships, and how we stay responsive in uncertain times. #GenderNorms #GenderEquality

“Much of what we already do can lead to norm change… but often, it’s not enough.” 💭Explore the ALIGN Platform to see all our work on social norms and watch the video to understand why policy reforms alone won’t shift entrenched gender norms. 🌐 www.alignplatform.org

With sustained political will & funding, #education can transform gender norms that drive #GBV. Read our blog to learn how 👇🏽 Drawing on 19 Global South initiatives, from life skills classes to teacher training, we can foster critical reflection & behavioral shifts in boys. 👨🏽‍🏫 tinyurl.com/3jtmjwnz

#StayInformed with ALIGN & @odi.global ⭐ Sign up today to get our upcoming April newsletter & stay updated on the latest research, events, funding opportunities & resources from the ALIGN Platform, delivered quarterly to your inbox! ✅ 📩 Join our mailing list: www.alignplatform.org/stay-informed

Have you heard of Life Skills-Based Education? 💡 In #Pakistan, this alternative to comprehensive sexuality education is helping advocates to navigate local gender norms, religion & conservative ideas. 👇🏾 Our explainer breaks down new research on this topic 📘 lnkd.in/e9kJyQdy #CSE #Education

🎨 This World Art Day, we’re showcasing how art can shift #gendernorms. From film to radio to theatre, our work explores how creative initiatives in 55+ countries can tackle #GBV, masculinities & #LGBTQI+ rights. 👉🏾 tinyurl.com/y5zzudeu #FeministArt #SocialNorms #WorldArtDay

📢 Do you work w/ political parties on gender equality in politics? 🫵 Then we want to speak to you for our @aligngender.bsky.social study on parties' responses to #tech facilitated #GBV. We want to learn from practitioners & academics so DM me for more info www.alignplatform.org/political-pa...

In #Senegal the solar energy sector is expanding fast. But are women included in this shift to a low-carbon economy? Our partner report explores the gendered challenges, training limitations and economic constraints in this emerging sector. 👉🏾 tinyurl.com/372fwdmf #RenewableEnergy #WomenInSTEM

Since Trump's second term began in January, several key US policy shifts have targeted transgender rights. These raise vital questions about the future of inclusivity, human rights protection & the integrity of democracy – in the US & globally. Read more from Evie Browne on #TransDayOfVisibility.

Politicised religion is being weaponised to weaken civic freedoms and undermine secular governance. Read our report to know how women’s movements are key to resisting democratic decline — countering authoritarianism & shrinking civic space. 👉🏾 odi.org/en/publicati... #Backlash #Democracy

Women in Zimbabwe are being left out of the jobs shaping our low-carbon future. Despite the country’s push toward #renewableenergy, gender disparities in technical fields—like electrical engineering still persist.⚡ Read our new report with @restlessdevelopment.org to know more: tinyurl.com/3a2ha6zs

The show #Adolescence shows the rise of the #manosphere and boys' vulnerabilities in a world flooded with anti-gender narratives. With calls for it to be screened in Parliament & schools, need for educational action is clearer than ever. How can education systems respond? 👉🏾 tinyurl.com/mr25fxyn

With #CSW69 and #Beijing30 in focus, spotting ‘norm-spoiling’ is crucial to stopping anti-rights actors from stalling and reversing #genderequality gains. Read our brief on how feminists respond to norm-spoiling at the multilateral level: buff.ly/9cUeXAW #womensrights #CSW #UN #gendernorms

Norms operate at multiple levels—shaping legal frameworks, influencing politics, access to resources and opportunities. Yet, because they are deeply embedded in societal structures, they often go unchallenged. 📥Download out toolkit to learn 10 ways to transform gender norms: tinyurl.com/5awe7rj

The latest aid cuts have hit at a time when gender equality faces an intensified global backlash. But this isn’t just about budgets. Gender is being weaponised to weaken multilateralism and roll back rights. Who benefits when gender justice is dismantled? Read our latest insight 🔍 #CSW69

New Report for #IWD2025 | As gender equality faces political backlash, can artistic interventions amplify the voices of women and girls? This review, based on 115 initiatives across 55+ countries, reveals how creative mediums are used to challenge patriarchal #gendernorms. tinyurl.com/y5zzudeu

As #globalaid budgets tighten and anti-rights movements secure billions; gender justice movements struggle to stay afloat. Our paper reveals how conservative patriarchal forces erode rights and explains their accelerating gains. 🖇️ tinyurl.com/mabj55jn

Thank you to everyone who joined our #ODIGlobal & #EM2030 dialogue on Keeping the promise of #Beijing+30 last Tuesday! Our panellists highlighted how anti-gender ideas that once existed on the margins are now moving to the mainstream. tinyurl.com/57a2baxt

In a year of seismic elections and rising authoritarianism, feminist movements are fighting not just for gender rights – but for democracy itself. 🏛️ New research shows how in Argentina, Iran, Sudan & Pakistan, feminist movements confront politicised religion and state repression: buff.ly/3X29bmV

Without safe online platforms, #womeninpolitics face an impossible choice: endure abuse or withdraw from political life, leading to unfair electoral competition & inequality.   Today on #SaferInternetDay, our new blog shows how to tackle online violence & promote inclusivity. 💡 tinyurl.com/5n6n9tb5

In 2024, ALIGN saw amazing engagement, with thousands accessing our research & insights💫 Here are some of our most viewed & downloaded publications featuring research on #genderbacklash, #inclusiveeducation & the power of artivism to change gender norms. Download the reports ➡️ shorturl.at/KVii9

Conservative foundations from the US and Europe are targeting Africa and Latin America in particular.

Hello! 💫 We are ALiGN led by the Gender Equality & Social Inclusion team at @odi.global. We produce cutting-edge research on #gendernorms, explore key drivers of change & share insights on education, #GBV, feminist movements & masculinities. 🫱🏿‍🫲🏽✊🏾 Follow us! www.alignplatform.org