Gender Equality Research - University of Birmingham

Gender equality is one of the most pressing global challenges of our time. Evidence-based solutions are desperately needed to address increasing inequalities that disproportionately harm women and girls, to reach our development goals and build back from COVID. Since the start of the pandemic it's estimated that there have been: 3.3 million unsafe abortions An increase in maternal deaths of 8.3 – 38.6% 31 million cases of gender-based violence worldwide (based on 6 months’ isolation) An increase in the gender poverty gap in at least 59 low and middle income countries The Institute of Global Innovations Gender Equality group, based at the University of Birmingham, is helping to end gender inequality through research, collaboration and action. Our vision is to achieve sustainable improvement in women’s health, life chances, and human rights through a network of global research, governmental and charitable partnerships, and communities. We conduct interdisciplinary, policy-relevant, collaborative research that leads to evidence-based change at the local, national, and international level. Connect with us as a collaborator, partner or find out about how you can use our research findings and support our work.