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WE ARE GENSA NETWORK<\/span><\/h4><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”20px” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=”1″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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Gender and Equity Network South Asia or GENSA is a Special Interest Group of the Community of Evaluators South Asia (COE SA) that aims to promote an equity and gender lens in evaluations, particularly giving voice to the special challenges in addressing these issues in South Asia. The network consists of members from various countries including Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. GENSA works towards strengthening the capacity of its members to advance gender and social justice, promoting gender-responsive policies and practices, and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities in the region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space alter_height=”medium” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””]<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space height=”100px” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”1″ hide_on_mobile=”1″][vc_empty_space height=”80px” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”1″ hide_on_desktop=”1″ hide_on_notebook=”1″ hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=”1″][vc_column_text]GENSA conducts research, provides training and technical assistance, and engages in advocacy efforts to bring about positive social change. Some of the key areas of focus for the network include gender-based violence, economic empowerment of women, gender norms, and promoting the rights of LGBTQIA+ communities in the region.<\/p>\n

We currently have more than 200 members from seven countries in South Asia and are always open to welcoming more!<\/p>\n

Some of the achievements of GENSA<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Promoting gender equality: GENSA has been actively involved in promoting gender equality and social justice in the region. The network has supported various initiatives, including advocacy, research, and capacity building, to promote women’s rights and gender equality.<\/li>\n
  2. Building the capacity: GENSA has provided capacity-building support to various members and organizations in South Asia. This has helped strengthen their ability to work on issues related to gender and social justice.<\/li>\n
  3. Networking and collaboration: GENSA has facilitated networking and collaboration among people and organizations working on gender and social justice issues in South Asia. This has helped to create a supportive environment for advocacy and activism.<\/li>\n
  4. Advocating for policy change: GENSA has been actively involved in advocating for policy change at the regional and national levels. The network has worked to ensure that gender and social justice issues are included in policy discussions and that policies are gender-responsive.<\/li>\n
  5. Research and knowledge sharing: GENSA\u00a0 has supported research on gender and social justice issues in South Asia. The network has also facilitated the sharing of knowledge and best practices among organizations and individuals working on these issues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][vc_column_text]GENSA strives to achieve the following key goals through the five-year strategic plan for the Gender and Equity Network South \u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Goal 1: Strengthening Evaluation Capacity<\/p>\n

    Goal 2: Promoting Gender Equality and Social Justice<\/p>\n

    Goal 3: Strengthening Partnerships and Networks<\/p>\n

    Goal 4: Promoting Women’s Leadership and Participation<\/p>\n

    Goal 5: Ensuring Organizational Sustainability<\/p>\n

    By achieving these goals and objectives, GENSA is positioned to continue its work in promoting gender equality and social justice in South Asia.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”60px” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” hide_bg_image_on_tablet=”” hide_bg_image_on_mobile=”” css=”.vc_custom_1516710417245{background-color: #f2f0ee !important;}”][vc_column icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space height=”100px” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”1″ hide_on_mobile=”1″][vc_empty_space height=”80px” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”1″ hide_on_desktop=”1″ hide_on_notebook=”1″ hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=”1″][vc_empty_space height=”60px” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”1″ hide_on_desktop=”1″ hide_on_notebook=”1″ hide_on_tablet=”1″ hide_on_mobile=””]

    Our Values<\/span><\/h4>
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    WHAT WE DO<\/span><\/h4>
    GENSA seeks to become a community of like minded people and professionals in the field of research and evaluation in South Asia. Together, we will learn, share, exchange, and find innovative solutions & responses to evaluation challenges unique to South Asian countries via the various initiatives the Network will offer such as skill building coffee break sessions, expert lectures, discussion forums, spotlight on membership work\/publications, and the GENSA Blogspot.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    WHAT WE OFFER<\/span><\/h4>
    GENSA has some exciting opportunities and events for all its members that will be organized to keep the culture of interaction and discussion around important issues on gender, equity, and evaluation.<\/span>For the seamless functioning of Network activities, designated Task Forces have been put in place to ease out roles and responsibilities and ensure that everyone gets an opportunity to participate and contribute.<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    KEY ACTIVITIES & EVENTS<\/span><\/h4>
    Please fill out the \u2018Contact Us\u2019 form (located below our profile image) if you have any queries, would like to volunteer, or would like to share an opportunity with our membership. We are very much looking forward to hearing from you!<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”100px” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”1″ hide_on_mobile=”1″][vc_empty_space height=”80px” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”1″ hide_on_desktop=”1″ hide_on_notebook=”1″ hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=”1″][vc_empty_space height=”60px” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”1″ hide_on_desktop=”1″ hide_on_notebook=”1″ hide_on_tablet=”1″ hide_on_mobile=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” hide_bg_image_on_tablet=”” hide_bg_image_on_mobile=”” css=”.vc_custom_1516710417245{background-color: #f2f0ee !important;}”][vc_column icons_position=”left”]
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    MISSION<\/span><\/h4>
    Enhancing high impact evaluation and its use in South Asia through improved capacities, generating & sharing knowledge and building network.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    VISION<\/span><\/h4>
    Evaluations for a just and equitable Society<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”100px” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”1″ hide_on_mobile=”1″][vc_empty_space height=”80px” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”1″ hide_on_desktop=”1″ hide_on_notebook=”1″ hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=”1″][vc_empty_space height=”60px” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”1″ hide_on_desktop=”1″ hide_on_notebook=”1″ hide_on_tablet=”1″ hide_on_mobile=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space height=”100px” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”1″ hide_on_mobile=”1″][vc_empty_space height=”80px” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”1″ hide_on_desktop=”1″ hide_on_notebook=”1″ hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=”1″][vc_empty_space height=”60px” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”1″ hide_on_desktop=”1″ hide_on_notebook=”1″ hide_on_tablet=”1″ hide_on_mobile=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column icons_position=”left”][vc_column_text]\"\"<\/p>\n
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    If you would like to become a member of GENSA<\/b> please complete our online registration. To receive a link to the online form, write to us with a brief introduction about yourself and a short description of why you would like to join the Network.\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n

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    Please fill these details in the \u2018Contact Us\u2019 form<\/b> OR email us at gensanetwork@gmail.com.\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n

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    Do ensure that the email Subject<\/b> line reads as Membership Request.<\/b><\/div>\n

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