Institute of Development Studies

This resource draws on data from the Institute of Development Studies’ Sexuality, Poverty and Law programme. It outlines the impact of discriminatory laws and policies on people marginalised because of their gender identity and/or sexuality. It…

This resource from the Knowledge, evidence and learning for development (K4D) helpdesk is a rapid review focused on identifying donor support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT+) rights. It looks at how bilateral and multilateral…

This resource discusses the importance of addressing discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity (SOGI) as a human rights issue, and for reducing poverty and promoting sustainable development. It highlights how incorporating…

This resource discusses the global shift towards digitalisation, and how this is driving technical, social and organisational changes. Having the capacity to leverage digital technology has been identified as essential to ensuring individual…

Ethnic minorities in the Eastern Neighbourhood – Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine – experience significant challenges related to the quality of political inclusion. This resource from the Knowledge, Evidence and Learning…

This resource from the Knowledge, evidence and learning for development (K4D) programme examines the issue of management of climate finance in  lower income countries and small island developing states, It makes the case for taking a more…

This resource from the Knowledge, evidence and learning for development (K4D) programme sets out promising practice for improving health systems and health equity. It is aimed at the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO…

This video from the Knowledge, Evidence and Learning for Development (K4D) programme focuses on mental health. It discusses the latest evidence on community-based mental health work, and explains an approach called BasicNeeds for mental health in…

This resource pack from the Knowledge, Evidence and Learning for Development (K4D) programme explains how tax policy, administration and research can promote women’s equality and empowerment through being ‘gender aware’.  The resource…

This resource from the Knowledge, evidence and learning for development (K4D) programme looks at the opportunities for political empowerment created during and after conflict for women and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) people.…

This resource from the from the Knowledge, evidence and learning for development (K4D) programme provides information on how government departments can work with civil society organisations in the delivery of international aid. It recommends ways of…

This resource from the Knowledge, Evidence and Learning for Development (K4D) programme provides examples of what has worked to include people who experience discrimination and social inequalities based on gender, age, disability, religious beliefs…