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IDRC initiatives and partnerships are making a significant impact at RightsCon 2023, one of the world’s leading conferences on digital rights. This annual event convenes stakeholders from around the world to discuss human rights online, including Internet governance, free expression and privacy, mis/disinformation and cyber security.

Meet the Research Chairs who will broaden the forced displacement knowledge base from Global South perspectives.

IDRC is partnering with the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) to expand the engagement of Global South experts in shaping norms and national legislation to address misinformation and gender-based violence online.

IDRC is investing CAD1 million in projects selected from a broad portfolio of Canadian-led research to address global socioeconomic inequities that have been heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research can help ensure responsible applications of AI.

More than half of the world’s population lack meaningful access to justice, with many unable to access support when they are driven from their land, denied basic services or intimidated by violence. IDRC is helping to address this growing justice gap by supporting research centred on the experiences of those most affected by injustices.

Learning from the COVID-19 pandemic and building resilience for global threats

The digitalization of our world brings challenges and opportunities in the drive to achieve gender equality. This year, the primary focus of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) will be on innovation, technological change and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality.

More than half of the world’s population is excluded from opportunities the rule of law provides, and 1.5 billion people cannot access support to resolve justice problems. IDRC supports research on legal empowerment strategies to address this growing justice gap and to promote vibrant civic spaces.

IDRC-supported researchers shared knowledge and findings at the Canada-hosted 2023 FemParl Middle East and North Africa conference in Jordan in February. Launched in 2018, FemParl brings women politicians and leaders from across the region together and stems from Canada’s commitment to gender equality and empowerment and the belief that women belong everywhere decisions are being made.

IDRC-supported research on technology-facilitated gender-based violence in the Global South is expanding to more countries. It seeks to understand the extent of the violence and the factors contributing to it and to mobilize evidence for action.

IDRC is seeking a new president to build on the Centre’s success in supporting research that contributes to a more sustainable and inclusive world.

Researchers are documenting technology-facilitated gender-based violence and exploring responses in the Global South.

Four years of online training, fellowships and support for research on digital rights gets underway as the second phase of the Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar initiative launches in Bangkok on November 25, 2022.

Adolescent reproductive health and gender-based violence are major public health issues in Senegal.

Emerging findings from COVID-19 research identify policies to better prepare and respond to pandemics and other shocks.

Justice strategies are needed to ensure that climate actions don’t exacerbate existing inequalities or create new ones.

Building a base of evidence and innovation to transform education

IDRC is seeking proposals for a team to evaluate program support models for knowledge translation in the research it funds.

An IDRC-commissioned evaluation provides key lessons and considerations for researchers and funders seeking to scale research results for the public good.

A newly released 18-month scoping study reveals the people and approaches that are being used to counter the information disorder in the Global South. Funded by IDRC, the study identifies successes, challenges, and areas for further research.

IDRC research partners share insights into effective ways to translate evidence into policy and social change.