Foundations for Measuring Women’s SRH and Economic Empowerment |
Empowerment in Context: Conceptualizing, Measuring, and Advancing Women’s and Girls’ Autonomy and Agency
Part 1: Foundations for Measuring Women’s SRH and Economic Empowerment
Across global development and health fields, “empowerment” is a critical yet often inconsistently defined concept—especially when it comes to women’s and girls’ autonomy and agency.
This two-part webinar series, hosted by the William H. Gates Sr. Institute, brings together researchers and thought leaders to unpack how empowerment is conceptualized, measured, and applied across sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and economic domains.
Drawing on cross-country data and mixed-methods research, the series will examine the foundations of SRH and economic empowerment measurement, and explore how empowerment shifts across time, context, and life stages.
Speakers
• Caroline Moreau, MD, PhD, Professor, Johns Hopkins University
• Elizabeth Omoluabi, PhD, Executive Director, Akena Group
• Celia Karp, PhD, Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University
• Carolina Cardona, PhD, Assistant Scientist, Johns Hopkins University
📺 Watch Part 2 Here (In English) / Regardez la partie 2 ici (en anglais): • Dynamics of Empowerment Across Time and Co...
📺 Watch Part 2 Here (In French) / Regardez la partie 2 ici (en français): • Dynamique de l'autonomisation à travers le...
Learn more about the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: https://gatesinstitute.org/
This event was hosted on 17 July 2025.
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