Overview: The poster outlines the different levels (spheres) where social norms operate and must be challenged, followed by examples of how 16 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are taking action through the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative.
Three Spheres of Intervention:
| Sphere | Key Actors |
|---|---|
| Decision-making institutions | Parliaments, Local governments, Political parties |
| Women’s, youth-led & grassroots organizations | Community ties, Stepping-stones (pathways to leadership) |
| Community and individuals | Journalists & media, Traditional leaders, Educators & families |
CSO Interventions (16 CSOs):
| Country | Intervention |
|---|---|
| Malawi | Road shows |
| Syria | Stigma assessments |
| Tanzania | Work with journalists |
| Liberia | Radio interventions |
Overall Goal: All interventions work on changing the material conditions for women and girls, while uplifting the women’s movement and strengthening countervailing powers (forces that push back against discriminatory norms).
Overall Theme: A multi-level, context-specific approach to transforming social norms – targeting institutions, organizations, and communities simultaneously through tailored local strategies.
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