Emily Courey Pryor

Emily Courey Pryor @emilycpryor

Emily Courey Pryor is founding executive director of Data2x. Hosted at the U.N. Foundation, Data2x works to accelerate the production and use of gender data to advance gender equality. Emily built and led the U.N. Foundation's program on Women’s Economic Empowerment, and served as senior advisor to the Girl Up campaign. Emily previously worked for Gilead Sciences and for the American Red Cross headquarters.

Latest Articles

Opinion: How partnering with policymakers turns data into action

Opinion: How partnering with policymakers turns data into action

about 7 years ago // Sponsored by Data2x

For data to inform decision-making, researchers and national statistics offices cannot work alone on data collection. Data2X explains why policymakers must be partners for data to have a real impact.

Opinion: Once upon a statistic — why we're calling for gender data impact stories

Opinion: Once upon a statistic — why we're calling for gender data impact stories

almost 8 years ago // Sponsored by Data2x

As we work toward the 2030 sustainable development agenda, accurate data to inform policies and programs and monitor progress is increasingly required. Stories demonstrating how good data leads to positive impact can help ensure that decision-makers at government and organizational level keep focused on the lived experiences of all people. Enter Data2X’s call for Gender Data Impact stories.

How marriage registration data can boost gender equality

How marriage registration data can boost gender equality

over 9 years ago // Data Driven

The gap in marriage data is often ignored. Yet marriage registration has significant implications for girls and women, such as legal backing against child marriage, property and inheritance rights, full inclusion in economic and political processes, and the ability of women to register the births of their children. Emily Courey Pryor, senior director of Data2X, explains why better data on marriage registration is essential for girls and women.