Briefing paper
ASEAN action on countering trafficking in persons and forced labour: constraints and opportunities
This paper seeks to advance understanding of the vulnerabilities of labour migrants to exploitation and trafficking. This can contribute to improved response capabilities of state agencies and international programmes to address these issues and strengthen protection and support for labour migrants and victims of trafficking in persons.
Literature review
How does social media influence gender norms among adolescent boys? A review of evidence
This report and companion briefing note delves into the complex relationship between adolescent boys' social media use and its impact on gender norms. Anecdotal evidence implies clear links between social media use and a rise of discriminatory gender norms in adolescent boys, but the research to date suggests it is not a straightforward cause and...
Report
What do we have to lose? Understanding and responding to climate-induced loss of life and health
This paper seeks to highlight the nature of loss and damage to human health and agency, the ways in which climate change impacts upon them, and potential responses to avert and minimise it.
Working paper
Decarbonising the UK’s building stock: can immigration policy help solve workforce challenges?
The United Kingdom has made significant commitments to both low carbon heating and energy efficiency. However little progress has been made and the country has fallen far behind the rest Europe. This paper suggests five immigration policy options to support the development of the United Kingdom’s retrofitting workforce.
Working paper
Adjusting social protection delivery to support displaced populations
The overall aim of this project is to better understand effective mechanisms for linking social protection programmes and humanitarian assistance. By providing clearer guidance about when, how and why different linkages might be considered, the project develops the theory, evidence base and operational guidance on how social protection systems and humanitarian systems can work together.