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Gender and equalities in a time of crisis with Amy Harrison

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Amy Harrison is a gender, social inclusion and governance expert with extensive policy and programming experience across the development sector. She is a Lead Adviser on the Promoting Equalities Regional Programme, and an Associate with Social Development Direct. 

The Equalities Resource Hub speaks with Amy Harrison, a Lead Adviser on the Promoting Equalities Regional Programme, on the critical challenges facing gender and equalities in 2025.

Amy shares her perspectives on the critical challenges facing gender and equalities in 2025, from the disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalised groups to the global rollback on rights.

Co-author of a blog on emerging priorities in the field of gender and equalities, Amy shares actionable steps to build resilience in the face of these challenges, including the importance of elevating grassroots organisations and rethinking how we communicate and share evidence. Amy also highlights how the Equalities Resource Hub can support this work, emphasising accessibility and the importance of amplifying diverse voices.

This short interview offers a clear-eyed view of the obstacles ahead and the opportunities for transformative progress.