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Sharmila Parmanand

Sharmila is currently an instructor at the University of Vermont. She has a master’s degree in gender and development and has supervised and conducted research projects on human trafficking and related issues. She has also worked as a debate and public-speaking consultant in more than 20 countries.

Latest Articles

Modern slavery
Modern slavery
7 ways to increase the impact of anti-slavery interventions
8 Dec 2014
The scale of resources currently dedicated to fighting modern slavery is nowhere near enough to match the scope of the problem. What then can donors and implementing partners do to ensure these scarce aid resources will create maximum impact?
#SheBuilds Innovations
#SheBuilds Innovations
Want to fight human trafficking? Check out VFF's holistic model
24 Mar 2014
In the Philippines, one of the world’s top human trafficking hubs, a local NGO has been recognized for its unique and multifaceted approach to addressing the problem. The Visayan Forum Foundation shares with Devex its best practices for fighting modern slavery.
Exclusive interview: Kelly Cronen
Exclusive interview: Kelly Cronen
No 'one-size-fits-all' solution for mainstreaming gender in development
21 Mar 2014
What are the main challenges of mainstreaming gender issues into development programs? One is dealing with country-specific contexts, according to Kelly Cronen, Chemonics' director of gender practice and a former anti-trafficking adviser at USAID.
#SheBuilds Communities
#SheBuilds Communities
How #SheBuilds communities
7 Mar 2014
No matter the odds, many women around the globe are taking on leadership roles in promoting peace and improving public services. Here are some of the best practices that empower women to create healthy, stable and thriving communities.
Human trafficking
Human trafficking
Lessons for combating human trafficking in post-calamity situations
13 Jan 2014
How can governments and development organizations prevent trafficking after natural disasters? Devex spoke to experts and reviewed best practices in the sector. Here are six key recommendations.
Executive Member Insight
Executive Member Insight
5 cities for development organizations to consider when expanding
9 Dec 2013
Global development organizations are strategically expanding their presence in hubs across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. Here are five developing world cities where organizations have experienced success.
News: HIV and AIDS
News: HIV and AIDS
Women, girls still missing from global progress against AIDS
3 Dec 2013
The development community has made significant progress in the battle against HIV and AIDS, but the disease is still the leading cause of death for women in their reproductive years. We asked two experts why this issue is not being fully addressed by the development community.
Business Advice: Leadership in Development
Business Advice: Leadership in Development
Business best practices that development organizations should adopt
16 Nov 2013
In this era of competition, value for money and intense scrutiny over development projects, adopting private sector rigor and practices can increase the efficiency and competitive advantage of development organizations. Devex identifies five such practices that can help development organizations improve their operations.
News: Disaster response
News: Disaster response
How to protect women, girls after a disaster
15 Nov 2013
Amid the destruction left by Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, there is concern over the safety of women and girls. Experts tell Devex how they can be protected after a disaster.
News: Maternal and child health
News: Maternal and child health
Family planning, RH crucial to hitting MDG targets — experts
25 Oct 2013
Significant progress has been made on the infant and maternal mortality since 1990, but a final push is needed to meet these MDGs by 2015. Several experts share with us how this will require additional efforts on family planning and reproductive health.
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