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Young Lives' recommendations to help step up action on mental health
Young Lives' recommendations to help step up action on mental health
Read our new Interactive Reports on SDGs
Read our new Interactive Reports on SDGs

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Gender inequality in successful completion of higher education: evidence from a longitudinal study in India

This paper uses findings from Young Lives longitudinal study in India to explore gender differentials in completion of higher education (HE) among 26 year olds. It reveals that young women are significantly less likely to complete HE compared to men. Further analyis shows that women and youth from socially disadvantaged caste groups, as well as bottom tercile households, have a lower probability of completing HE.

Gender inequality in successful completion of higher education: evidence from a longitudinal study in India

This paper uses findings from Young Lives longitudinal study in India to explore gender differentials in completion of higher education (HE) among 26 year olds. It reveals that young women are significantly less likely to complete HE compared to men. Further analyis shows that women and youth from socially disadvantaged caste groups, as well as bottom tercile households, have a lower probability of completing HE.

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Interact with findings from the Young Lives study. 

From lived experiences to policy recommendations our series of interactive reports allow you to explore and engage with Young Lives' data and evidence.

Beyond Age 5: Tracking Progress and Challenges in Hunger, Nutrition and Health (SDGs 2 & 3)

A life course look at SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) & SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-being), using Young Lives’ unique longitudinal data and cross-country comparisons to track progress and challenges beyond age 5.

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Navigating Crises and Building Resilience: Supporting Young People’s Mental Health Across the Life Course

Drawing on over two decades of data, Young Lives is one of the few studies collecting longitudinal data on mental health in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), including in conflict-affected regions of Ethiopia, providing a holistic, life-course perspective of risk factors and effective strategies for building resilience. 

Navigating Crises and Building Resilience: Supporting Young People’s Mental Health Across the Life Course

Drawing on over two decades of data, Young Lives is one of the few studies collecting longitudinal data on mental health in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), including in conflict-affected regions of Ethiopia, providing a holistic, life-course perspective of risk factors and effective strategies for building resilience. 

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Here Comes the Sun: Unlocking the Potential of Young Lives Longitudinal Research to Build Climate Resilience in the Global South
Here Comes the Sun: Unlocking the Potential of Young Lives Longitudinal Research to Build Climate Resilience in the Global South
Young Lives RHRN 'Here Comes the Sun' event photos
Young Lives RHRN 'Here Comes the Sun' event photos
Oxford Social Sciences Division Developing Impact Award Winners 2025
Oxford Social Sciences Division Developing Impact Award Winners 2025
Young Lives Launches New Hub at Global Climate Summit
Young Lives Launches New Hub at Global Climate Summit
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