Leave No One Behind: Gender And Identity Inclusion

By: Jhangi, Teerath

Leave No One Behind: Gender and Identity Inclusion examines the gap between global commitments to equality and the everyday realities of exclusion. Drawing on the author's experience in development and humanitarian work, the book explains how gender, identity, and power shape people's access to resources, participation, and decision-making. It argues that inclusion cannot be achieved through policies or numerical targets alone, because deep social norms and institutional power structures often continue to exclude marginalized voices.

Using examples from NGO practice, particularly in South Asia, the book shows how issues such as climate change, humanitarian crises, governance, and organizational leadership are influenced by gender and identity dynamics. It also explores challenges like tokenism, donor-driven compliance, and resistance to change, while highlighting the importance of engaging men as allies and transforming institutional cultures. Ultimately, the book calls for a shift from symbolic commitments to genuine, power-aware inclusion that ensures dignity, voice, and opportunity for all.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GSDZ48J5
• ISBN13: 9798250714075
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"