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Prevalence and Patterns of Gender-Based Violence Among Undergraduates in a Nigerian University

International Journal of Medical Students
Background: Gender-based violence (GBV) is an umbrella term for any harmful act against a person's will based on socially ascribed differences between males and females.
Ntishor Udam, Raphael Udoh, Emmanuel Essien, Iwasam Elemi Agbor, Bonaventure Michael Ukoaka, Ukeme-Obong Akpan Samuel, Esthermaria Otobong Udosen, Terem Gabriel Udam, Kosy Victor Kelechi, Favour Satkyes Bachi   +9 more
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A scoping review of gender-based violence interventions conducted in Afghanistan

International Journal for Equity in Health
Background Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most pervasive human rights and public health challenges worldwide, with disproportionate impacts on women and girls in conflict-affected and fragile states. Afghanistan represents one of the most
Wahiba Abu-Ras, Basil H. Aboul-Enein, Patricia J. Kelly, Dilshod Achilov   +3 more
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The continuum of gender-based violence experienced by migrant and refugee women in Canada: perspectives from key informants

Frontiers in Sociology
Little research has been done on conceptualizing gender-based violence (GBV) against immigrant and refugee women as a continuum of violence. The objective of the larger study was to understand gender-based violence in migration and analyze the ways in ...
Mia Sisic, Mia Sisic, Evangelia Tastsoglou, Myrna Dawson, Catherine Holtmann, Lori Wilkinson, Chantelle Falconer, Chantelle Falconer   +7 more
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AI-mediated ecological resilience & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in climate-vulnerable communities

Priviet Social Sciences Journal
Climate change is not just an environmental risk but also a multiplier of gender-based violence (GBV), especially among impoverished communities that have been displaced and lack access to effective legal remedies. The research explores how environmental stresses such as floods, drought, and forced migration of communities amplify GBV in Sub-Saharan ...
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Gender-based violence in Papua New Guinea: An intervention to change knowledge, beliefs and behaviours

Global Public Health
Gender-based violence (GBV) in Papua New Guinea has resulted in the country's recognition as one of the most dangerous places on the planet for women to live [Human Rights Watch. (2017). Papua New Guinea: Events of 2016. World Report. https://www.hrw.org/
Karen O’Reilly, Jane L. Fowler
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Environmental Sustainability, Value Re-Orientation as Panacea to Gender-Based Violence and Culture of Silence Among Adolescent Girls

NUST Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Gender-based violence (GBV) is an alarming global threat. It is impossible to imagine the repercussions on victims and their offspring. The detrimental African cultural customs that have supported gender-based violence are a deeply rooted problem that ...
Florence Adeoti Yusuf, Adesile Moshood Imran, Peter Sanjo Adewale   +2 more
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The Importance of Gender-Based Violence in Politics

Atlantis
Gender-based violence in politics (GBV-P) is undoubtedly a serious issue globally, and it remains both under-researched and under-addressed. This interview seeks to shed further light on the issue and contribute to greater awareness by engaging with the
Tracey Raney, Adebola Esther Osegboun
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Economic Challenges on Motherhood and Womanhood and the Issue of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the South African Society

Ovidius University Annals. Economic Sciences Series
This paper illustrates economic challenges on motherhood, womanhood, children, and the issue of GBV. It has become evident in numerous families that societal role of mothers has shifted immensely. As a result, many scholars decided to study the various components of motherhood.
Fazel Ebrihiam Freeks, Dikeledi Jacobeth Warlimont, Pius-Shaun Warlimont   +2 more
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A scoping review of interventions addressing gender-based violence in West Africa: examining typologies, delivery mechanisms, outcomes, and stakeholder involvement

Conflict and Health
Background Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a significant public health and human rights concern globally, with interventions in West Africa designed to address prevention, response, and survivor support.
Ifunanya Clara Agu, Mahua Das, Rebecca King, Prince Agwu, Chinyere Ojiugo Mbachu   +4 more
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Measures used by stakeholders to mitigate Gender-Based Violence through the Ubuntu philosophy lens in South Africa

Frontiers in Sociology
Gender-Based violence (GBV) is a widespread problem in South Africa, impacting almost every aspect of life. This study aimed to explore measures different stakeholders use to mitigate Gender-Based Violence through the Ubuntu philosophy lens in South ...
Thingahangwi Cecilia Masutha, Angelina Maphula, Salaminah Moloko-Phiri, Molokedi Matsipane, Rodwell Gundo   +4 more
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