Equality, diversity and inclusion

Lost+Found project performance installation. Two performers on stage in front of a background projection featuring geometric yellow and black line art.

OFF/TRACK Collective: Imagining New forms of Cultural Production

Dr Poppy Spowage reflects on her CREDO Research Secondment with The British Council.

Status of gender equality in higher education sector an East Asia scoping study

An overarching status of gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in East Asia higher education.

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Next Generation Iraq

Next Generation Iraq explores the aspirations, priorities and challenges experienced by one of the world’s youngest populations, engaging with over 1,200 Iraqi youths aged 18-30.

Creating more inclusive schooling

This publication addresses issues relating to pupils that are not always included in the regular education systems and explores how to create more inclusive schools.

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Women in Focus: Gender dynamics in India's Arts and Culture Sector

This study investigates cultural biases, social norms, gender stereotypes and structural barriers that impact women’s journeys in creative professions.

Cultural Relations in Action: A research study on the British Council’s International Collaboration Grants programme

What are the ingredients to building cultural relations? What are the benefits? This new research study explores cultural relations through the International Collaboration Grants programme.

Next Generation: What we know on women and girls

This report presents what we know about women and girls across three areas: education and skills, ending violence, and socioeconomic and political empowerment.

Status of gender responsive inclusive school practices in Ethiopian primary schools with a focus on girls’ education

It aims to understand teachers’ and school leaders’ knowledge about gender responsive inclusive education, and to make recommendations.

Evaluation of the British Council pilot ‘Leading Learning for Gender Equality' programme in Zimbabwe

It assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of the 'Leading Learning for Gender Equality' programme introduced in Zimbabwean schools.

Climate action, community resilience and women’s empowerment

The British Council announces a new partnership with University of Cambridge to support an international research programme on community-led climate resilience.