This web feature outlines the best available information on the impact of the medicalization of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). It synthesizes quantitative data on trends over time, the relationship between medicalization and overall FGM/C prevalence, and qualitative data on provider and community perspectives.Read More
Gender-based Violence
Addressing Gender-Based Violence Through Cash Transfer Programming
The first part focused on sharing the latest evidence on cash transfers as an effective intervention for preventing GBV, specifically intimate partner violence, in developing countries. Other topics covered include how cash transfers can affect violence-related outcomes through casual pathways.Read More
Research Publications: FGM/C and Its Links to HIV, Fistula, and Early/Child Marriage
Evidence to End FGM/C is a research program to help end female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) within one generation. The program examined FGM/C and its association with HIV, fistula, and early/child marriage. The findings are documented in a set of six research reports and three evidence briefs.Read More
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in the Aid Sector Must Be Confronted
This report covers the United Kingdom’s House of Commons committee sessions on sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector. Sexual exploitation and abuse is endemic across aid organizations, countries, and institutions. Leadership and engagement have collectively failed to address these issues for years.Read More
Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence
This brief provides a definition of and framework for understanding technology-facilitated gender-based violence (GBV) that links harmful behaviors. Connecting these pieces allows us to understand the depth and breadth of violent behaviors that occur in digital spaces that are often targeted towards women, girls, and sexual minorities. Read More
Botswana’s Gender-Based Violence Referral System Project
This operations research study evaluated a pilot mobile phone-based referral system for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in Botswana. This report presents results and recommendations related to community perceptions of GBV, provider perceptions and processing of GBV cases, and the GBV referral system.Read More
