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Gender-based violence in South Africa: A narrative reflection

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2022
The pervasiveness of gender-based violence (GBV) against women and children constitutes the most severe expression of discrimination and dehumanisation of women and children in South Africa.
Wonke Buqa
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Reproductive violence in Morocco: Mixed‐methods study to measure associations and experiences of reproductive violence among Moroccan and non‐Moroccan women

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Currently, there are no studies on the prevalence of reproductive violence (RV) in Morocco where religious and social norms impact women's reproductive autonomy. To inform the design of integrated gender‐based violence (GBV) and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) programming, we conducted this study with the IPPF Member ...
Nihal Said, Annisa Kumaladewi, Abdellatif Maamri   +2 more
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Prevalence and associated factors of gender based violence among Baso high school female students, 2020

Reproductive Health, 2021
Plain Language summary Gender-based violence (GBV) has been defined as any harmful act that is perpetrated against a person’s will and that is based on socially ascribed (gender) differences between males and females.
Alemu Basazin Mingude, Tadesse Mamo Dejene   +1 more
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Family-tree Mapping and Gender-based Violence (GBV) in Niue: Research Method and Intervention

Pacific Health Dialog, 2021
Introduction: Gender-based violence (GBV) is a product and manifestation of gender relations that inflicts harm disproportionately on those who identify as women and girls. In the Pacific island country of Niue, there is a lack of research and attention on the issue.
Erin Thomas, Charlene Tukiuha, Yvonne Underhill-Sem, Jama'l Talagi   +3 more
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Attacks on sexual, reproductive, maternal and newborn healthcare in armed conflict: Accountability for the gendered reverberating effects

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Attacks on sexual, reproductive, maternal and newborn healthcare are an increasingly prominent feature of contemporary armed conflict, yet their gendered effects remain underexamined. This narrative review synthesizes evidence from global health, humanitarian practice, conflict studies, and international law, drawing on examples from Gaza ...
Sunneva Gilmore, Luke Moffett
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Vulnerability to violence against women or girls during COVID-19 in Uganda

BMC Public Health, 2023
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, gender-based violence (GBV) was reported to have increased worldwide. We build on existing literature to examine the factors that increased vulnerability to GBV during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda.
Paul Bukuluki, Peter Kisaakye, Grace Bulenzi-Gulere, Beatrice Mulindwa, Dan Bazira, Evelyn Letiyo, Hellen Nviiri Laetitia Namirembe, Isabella Schmidt, Pamela Nabukhonzo Kakande, Simon Nissling   +9 more
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Social Media as a Digital Space for Online Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

Journal of Feminism and Gender Studies
Advances in technology and social media which are developing quite rapidly not only provide many positive benefits, but also trigger cyber crimes, one of which is online gender-based violence (KBGO) in the realm of social media. KBGO itself is a new form of gender- based violence that occurs due to the influence and assistance of technology.
Ahmad Gimmy P. Siswadi, Adelia Octavia Siswoyo   +1 more
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Evolution of psychopathological manifestations and cognitive functioning in rape survivors in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Journal of Traumatic Stress, EarlyView.
Abstract This longitudinal observational study examined (a) whether changes in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms predicted a concomitant improvement in working memory (WM) among women living in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and (b) whether these patterns differed by rape history or psychosocial care.
Honnête Nyandu Kasali, Isabelle Blanchette, Serge Caparos   +2 more
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Gender based violence in university communities: Policy, prevention and educational initiatives

, 2018
Until recently, higher education in the UK has largely failed to recognise gender-based violence (GBV) on campus, but following the UK government task force set up in 2015, universities are becoming more aware of the issue.
Anitha, Sundari, Lewis, Ruth, Lewis, R., Anitha, S.   +3 more
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Addressing Gender-Based Violence Using Evidence-Based Practices During COVID-19: The Case of Puerto Rico

, 2022
As gender-based violence (GBV) surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, the 65th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW65) called for member states, civil, and other stakeholders to consider the specific needs of women and girls in COVID-19 ...
Pridgen, Bailey, Gaba, Ayorkor, Flores, Roseanne, Rebecca Ward, María   +3 more
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