Addressing Gender Inequity during Early Adolescence in Indonesia

Focusing on formative developmental windows, this technical brief outlines programmatic and policy implications for addressing gender inequity among very young adolescents ages 10 to 14 in Indonesia. The resource synthesizes evidence from a human-centered design process, illustrating how restrictive gender expectations take root during early puberty and impact mental health, education, and social development. It offers actionable recommendations for engaging families, addressing the intersection of gender and violence, and building cross-sectoral partnerships across education, health, and social services. Program managers, policy makers, and youth advocates can leverage these insights to design gender-transformative interventions tailored to young adolescents and their surrounding support networks.

Addressing Gender Inequity during Early Adolescence in Indonesia – Bahasa [PDF]

VYA Pilot Package

• Gender Equity Today for Youth (GET 4 Youth) Pilot Package

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• Creating a Gender-Equitable Environment for Very Young Adolescents: Messages and Evidence to Persuade Decision Makers
• Design & Test Reports from Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Engaging Parents in Sexual and Reproductive Health: Programs for Very Young Adolescents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Leveraging Human-Centered Design to Improve Gender-Equitable Adolescent Programming in the DRC and Indonesia: Process Brief and Learnings

Date of Publication: July 29, 2026