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Dive into a variety of engaging discussions from our latest events, covering diverse themes that shape women's economic empowerment in the region. To watch the recap of more event, . 

Women's Voices and Choices: Exploring Agency, Decision-making, and the Influence of Women¡¯s Groups

WEESA¡¯s final Spring learning event for 2025 explored decision-making, agency, and the impact of group models. Drawing on unique data from the rural Philippines and analyzing the causal mechanisms through which groups improve outcomes for women and girls in low- and middle-income countries, the speakers shared key findings and discussed implications for measurement, programming, and future research.

Ripple Effect: Women, Water, and Transformative Change

The event featured an engaging series of flash talks that explored the connections between water and women¡¯s empowerment. It highlighted how women¡¯s leadership, employment, and entrepreneurship are driving innovative solutions in the water sector¡ªchallenging gender inequalities and expanding access to clean water and sanitation for all.

Collectivising For Work, Rights, Amenities: Scaling SEWA¡¯s Approach

Speakers delve into the evolution of India's Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA), a model of collectivization that has successfully empowered millions of women through building resilience and livelihood opportunities. They discuss the significant contributions of women workers in the informal sector and the potential to scale this approach, drawing on key insights from the recent research study, "Collectivizing for Work, Rights, Amenities: Scaling SEWA's Approach, which was supported by SAR GIL and the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳.