Social Norms
Social norms action with informed and engaged societies
Social Norms
After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at lainiciativadecomunicacion.com and is linked with The CI Global site.

How Civil Society Organisations Can Use Gender-transformative Collective Action to Address Child Marriage and Advance Girls' Rights: A 7-step Guide

3 years ago Network Contact Girls Not Brides

"Civil society organisations are key actors in enhancing understanding of what works to end child marriage.

Number of Pages
60 (guide); various (toolbox)
Source
Girls Not Brides website, May 26 2023. Image caption/credit: School girls participate in an anti-child-marriage training in Harare, Zimbabwe. Photo by Alex Kotowski via The Advocacy Project on Flickr (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

SBC Overview: Integrated Framework for Effective Implementation of the Social and Behavior Change High Impact Practices in Family Planning

3 years ago Network Contact HIP Team
"Evidence shows that SBC interventions are an essential component of high-quality family planning programs but remain underutilized."
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Number of Pages
7 (English); 4 (French, Portuguese); 8 (Spanish)
Source
Posting to the IBPnetwork, May 2 2023. Image caption/credit: Jonathan Torgovnik/Getty Images/Images of Empowerment (CC BY-NC 4.0)

Social Norms: Promoting Community Support for Family Planning

3 years ago Network Contact HIP Team
"...who has the power to make decisions; when and how many children to have; who is allowed and when it is appropriate to engage in sexual activity; and who is allowed and when it is appropriate to
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Number of Pages
7 (English); 8 (Portuguese, Spanish)
Source
Postings to the IBPnetwork, May 2 2023 and May 17 2023; and HIP website, May 31 2023. Image caption/credit: Women community leaders meet with local religious leaders to discuss issues relating to women's rights, reproductive health and family planning. Credit: Images of Empowerment

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Social Norms
Social norms action with informed and engaged societies