
Karen Austrian
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Karen Austrian
@KAustrianPC
Director @GIRLCenterPC @Pop_Council. Research & evidence to transform the lives of adolescent girls. Views are my own.


Calling researchers, innovators, changemakers, we want your ideas! The Evidence to Impact Symposium is inviting abstracts. Submit by 30 Nov 2025 and showcase how your work can transform adolescent wellbeing. 🔗: adolimpact.popcouncil.org #EvidenceToImpact












1/2 Calling all researchers! Join our External Collaborators Program! We welcome candidates from LMICs & at all career stages to apply. Help us drive #AdolescentHealth research! Deadline to apply is Nov 29th. ➡️Details: bit.ly/4f0A9Cp

Don't miss our upcoming webinar following the International Day of the Girl Child! Dive into the role of adolescent girls in the #CareEconomy and how we can reshape policies to help them achieve a more equitable and promising future. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #IDG2024




Join us for a special webinar in the lead-up to International Day of the Girl Child. Explore adolescent girls' role in the #CareEconomy and how we can reimagine policies to support their aspirations for a brighter, more equitable future Register:us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #IDG2024

We are excited to introduce Dr. Naira Kalra, the new Manager of @Pop_Council's @GIRLCenterPC. Dr. Kalra is a Behavioral Scientist with 15+ years' experience in evidence generation & research to inform programmes and policy improving gender equality & well-being of women and girls

Ahead of this International Day of the Girl Child (#DayOfTheGirl), learn from our @GIRLCenterPC about the care economy’s impact on girls' futures & the steps necessary to ensure that policies cater to their specific needs: Read now: popcouncil.org/insight/beyond…

#AdolescentGirls have unique needs. Programs like #SWEDD show that integrating #SRH education helps girls make informed choices on #contraception, avoid early pregnancies & stay in school longer. Learn more in our latest #WCD2024 blog: bit.ly/3Bd4Q8q

The @GIRLCenterPC’s @KAustrianPC & Council President @DrRanaHajjeh kick off today’s “Girls Deliver Strategic Visioning Workshop for Adolescent Girls.” Jointly developing roadmap & milestones for collective advocacy for girls’ rights collective action. #UNGA79 #SummitOfTheFuture



