Webinar on the Economic Impact of Exclusion Based on SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sex Characteristics) and the Promotion of Inclusion Read more about Webinar on the Economic Impact of Exclusion Based on SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sex Characteristics) and the Promotion of Inclusion LGBTQIA+ people and communities continue to experience stigma and discrimination, which negatively affect their employment prospects and access to healthcare, education, and social protection. This type of exclusion is also detrimental to economies and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Subregional Conference on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in South Asia: Reflections and Way Forward for ADB Read more about Subregional Conference on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in South Asia: Reflections and Way Forward for ADB
IDAHOTB 2023: Together Always, United in Diversity Read more about IDAHOTB 2023: Together Always, United in Diversity ADB led the webinar commemoration of the 2023 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) on May 17th with the theme "Together Always, United in Diversity."
ADB Safeguard Policy Review and Update: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) (Bahasa Indonesia Translation) Read more about ADB Safeguard Policy Review and Update: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) (Bahasa Indonesia Translation)
Government Initiatives on Disability Issues Read more about Government Initiatives on Disability Issues This presentation gives an overview of the Bangladesh Government's enabling environment for persons with disabilities and some of its legal instruments.
Shobnam Mushtary Rikta Keywords gender equality Bhutan ADB social development GESI SOGIESC gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) framework disability inclusion Read more about Shobnam Mushtary Rikta Shobnam Mushtary Rikta is the Deputy Secretary (NDD & Autism), Ministry of Social Welfare, Government of Bangladesh.
Social Identity Groups in South Asia and the Social and Economic Cost of their Exclusion and Discrimination Read more about Social Identity Groups in South Asia and the Social and Economic Cost of their Exclusion and Discrimination This presentation gives an overview of different channels through which exclusion or discrimination are being practiced and how to address these.
Government Initiatives for Disadvantaged Social Identity Groups Read more about Government Initiatives for Disadvantaged Social Identity Groups This presentation gives an overview of initiatives and good practices in promoting the social inclusion of social identity groups and poverty reduction.
Maneesh Mishra Keywords impact evaluation capacity building performance consulting gender equality Bhutan ADB social development GESI SOGIESC gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) framework Read more about Maneesh Mishra Dr. Maneesh Mishra is the Executive Vice President of Strategy, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). He focuses on initiatives and good practices in promoting the social inclusion of social identity groups and poverty reduction. Dr. Maneesh spoke about how inclusive design of skill development and entrepreneurship programs can help navigate through barriers of gender, caste, and intersectional disadvantages.
Social Identity Groups in South Asia and the Social and Economic Cost of their Exclusion and Discrimination Read more about Social Identity Groups in South Asia and the Social and Economic Cost of their Exclusion and Discrimination This presentation gives an overview of different channels through which exclusion or discrimination are being practiced and how to address these.