As part of a multisectoral response to GBV, Nepal is testing the feasibility of having female community health volunteers (FCHVs) play a formal role in identifying GBV survivors and referring them to specialized services at health facilities. Results of this study show that, with proper training and safety mechanisms, FCHVs can raise community awareness about GBV, facilitate support for survivors, and potentially help prevent harmful practices.Read More
Gender-based Violence
Standing Against Violence Against Women: 16 Days of Activism
This year, due to strict lockdowns imposed by many countries to control the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic distress on many families, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has seen an unfortunate increase in gender-based violence, specifically domestic violence against women. As part of the 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the Wilson Center highlighted the tireless work of human and...Read More
Gender-Based Violence and Land Documentation and Administration in Zambia: Emerging Lessons From Implementation
This brief draws from USAID’s experience supporting systematic land documentation in Zambia to further advance awareness and knowledge about the relationship between gender-based violence and the access, use, and control of land and property. It aims to inform current and future design and implementation of programs that promote land-based investment and land rights (particularly women’s land rights) by civil society organizations, other donors, and the...Read More
COVID-19 Is No Excuse to Regress on Gender Equality
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of women’s pre-crisis social, economic, and political situations. This brief offers an overview of how COVID-19 affects women’s employment and wages, education, health and nutrition, unpaid care work, and increases GBV rates. It also provides recommendations for gender-responsive policies and sector-specific strategies to help preserve hard-won gains for women.Read More
A Conversation With Gary Zeitounalian, ABAAD Resource Center for Gender Equality
To commemorate the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence (GBV), the IGWG’s GBV Task Force caught up with Gary Zeitounalian, with ABAAD Resource Center for Gender Equality in Lebanon to learn how they are adapting to address the violence prevention and response needs of women and girls during the COVID-19 pandemic. This interviews offers practical insights and inspiration from program implementers and advocates on the front lines.Read More
The Shadow Pandemic in Latin America: The Impact of COVID-19 on Gender-Based Violence
As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Wilson Center’s “Accessing Justice” Project explores the ways in which COVID-19 has impacted gender-based violence in Latin America, and how governments and organizations are responding to this crisis.Read More
