Sexual Violence against Men and Boys in Conflict and Displacement: Findings from a Qualitative Study in Bangladesh, Italy, and Kenya
Source: Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) Despite increasing scholarship on conflict-related sexual violence against men and boys, knowledge gaps remain regarding the forms, repercussions, and responses to this violence. To help build the evidence base, the Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) undertook exploratory, qualitative research examining the characteristics and impacts of sexual violence against men and boys, […]
Conducting Public Inquiries to Eliminate Female Genital Mutilation
Source: UNFPA This primer has been designed for national human rights institutions in countries where female genital mutilation is prevalent as well as their partners. The primer offers essential knowledge and guidance on: • The context for national human rights institutions in focusing on gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, and UNFPA’s […]
The Impact of Conflict on Child Marriage and Adolescent Fertility
Source: ESCWA This report adds another dimension to the understanding of the link between violent conflict and marriage and fertility behaviours of young women, and the role of public policies to mitigate such practices in conflict settings. [gview file=”http://afakneswiah.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/impact-conflict-child-marriage-adolescent-fertility-english.pdf”]
In Search of Justice for Crimes of Violence Against Women and Girls
Source: UN [gview file=”http://afakneswiah.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/in_search_of_justice_for_crimes_of_violence_against_women_and_girls.pdf”]
Behind the screens: Analysis of human trafficking victims’ abuse in digital surroundings
Source: ATINA Review based on the experiences of 178 girls and women in the period from 2015 until 2020 in Serbia [gview file=”http://afakneswiah.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Behind-the-screens-Analysis-of-human-trafficking-victims-abuse-in-digital-surroundings.pdf”]
WHO CARES FOR THE FUTURE: FINANCE GENDER RESPONSIVE PUBLIC SERVICES!
Source: act!ionaid [gview file=”http://afakneswiah.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Who-Cares-Summary-Report-final-revised.pdf”]
EVOLUTION OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES WITHIN THE SYRIA CRISIS RESPONSE: AN ANALYSIS OF THE 2017- 2020
Source: UNFPA The overall objective of this study is to analyse and understand the evolution of gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health services (both implemented by UNFPA and carried out by the sub-sectors/sub-clusters) in the Regional Syria Response over the past three years (2017-mid-2020), including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study takes […]
25 Years after Beijing: Women Fighting Inequality in Lebanon, Lebanon’s Parallel Report
Source: CRTDA This report presents Lebanon’s civil society parallel report for Beijing +25 Conference. Given the pluralistic nature of Lebanon that is projected in the dynamics of the civil society and in view of UN Women’s commitment to participation and inclusivity, a parallel report is vital to give the key insights of civil society organizations […]
Cyber Violence against Women & Girls
Online violence against women and girls is gender-based violence through electronic communication and the Internet. Although online violence can affect both women and men, women and girls experience different and more traumatic forms of cyberbullying. There are various forms of cyberbullying against women and girls, such as online stalking, pornography without the consent of the […]
THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GENDERED SOCIAL NORMS: A SNAPSHOT FROM NINE COUNTRIES IN THE ARAB STATES
Source: UN Women Covid-19 Response While self-isolation could mean safety for many in a time of chaos and uncertainty, for thousands of women across the Arab States, home is a place of violence and fear. UN Women Office for the Arab States conducted a study to document the gendered impact of COVID-19 on men and […]