Nutrition-Gender Webinar Series: Women’s Empowerment and Nutrition Outcomes Read more about Nutrition-Gender Webinar Series: Women’s Empowerment and Nutrition Outcomes Learn how enabling women’s empowerment can lead to stronger nutrition outcomes and social protection programs. Gain practical tools and lessons to strengthen your projects and programs. Featured keynote speaker, Hazel Malapit, Senior Research Coordinator at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), shared the following:
Achieving Quality Gender Results in ADB’s Projects and Programs Read more about Achieving Quality Gender Results in ADB’s Projects and Programs
Environmental Safeguard Conference and Environmental and Social Framework Orientation Workshop for Central and West Asia, and East Asia Regions Read more about Environmental Safeguard Conference and Environmental and Social Framework Orientation Workshop for Central and West Asia, and East Asia Regions ADB hosted the Environmental Safeguard Conference and Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) Orientation Workshop for Central and West Asia, and East Asia Regions on 29 September – 2 October 2025 in Tbilisi, Georgia. This initiative aligns with ADB’s broader goal of enhancing safeguards policy implementation and improving the effectiveness of safeguards measures and systems across the region.
Samreen Shabbaz Keywords Social development and protection gender equality Read more about Samreen Shabbaz Samreen Shahbaz has been working toward the advancement of bodily autonomy, gender equality, and social inclusion for more than 10 years. She has previously led the international advocacy portfolios of multiple women’s rights civil society organizations. Currently, she is working with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank as a social development consultant on issues related to social inclusion and social safeguards for the vulnerable and marginalized groups.
Jinha Kim Keywords environment circular economy Read more about Jinha Kim In her current role in ADB, Jinha focuses on the intersection of gender, climate change, and digital innovation. She brings over 15 years of experience in international development, having held diverse roles across gender, regional cooperation, program management, and thematic focal points covering gender, youth, and human rights. Her technical expertise spans gender equality, inclusive governance, livelihoods, and sustainable development.
ADB Pacific Women Leaders Program 2025 Read more about ADB Pacific Women Leaders Program 2025 The Stanley Hotel and Suites, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 10 to 13 June 2025 ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines
Amy Young Keywords violence prevention gender-based violence child labor domestic violence Read more about Amy Young Amy specializes in violence prevention, including child rights, gender-based violence, and domestic and family violence. With over a decade of experience, Amy has led numerous projects aimed at understanding and preventing violence. Her work includes examining the intersections of forced labor and migration due to climate change, particularly focusing on the experiences of women and children in vulnerable areas.