Presentation summary of the journal article, "Child marriage and intimate partner violence: a comparative study of 34 countries" which uses DHS data to conclude women who marry as children are more likely to experience IPV globally and that national age of marriage laws may not be sufficient.Read More
Gender-based Violence
Intimate Partner Violence and Family Planning
Developed for this 25th anniversary of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, this infographic explores the intersection of intimate partner violence and family planning.Read More
School-Related Gender-Based Violence
This presentation provides an introduction and measurement frame work to school-related gender-based violence.Read More
Child Marriage and Intimate Partner Violence: A Comparative Study of 34 Countries
Studies in South Asia suggest child marriage is a strong risk factor for intimate partner violence (IPV), but evidence outside the region is lacking. This study looks at linkages between child marriage and IPV across 34 countries.Read More
Intimate Partner Violence and Family Planning: Opportunities for Action
This brief presents data to help policymakers and others understand the nature and extent of the harm caused by IPV, especially as it relates to women’s reproductive health, family planning, and autonomy, and highlights opportunities for action. Read More
Gender-Based Violence Against the Transgender Community Is Underreported
The Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20, 2011, and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence from Nov. 25 to Dec. 10, 2011, are important opportunities to address the serious but often-ignored issue of gender-based violence (GBV) against transgender persons. The status of the transgender population has important implications for the progress toward gender equality and other human rights.Read More
