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A conversation with Dr. Nusrat Rabbee, author of War Heroines Speak: The Rape of Bangladeshi Women in 1971 War of Independence. During this dialogue, Dr. Rabbee discussed the use of rape as a weapon of genocide in the war of 1971, and how it impacted not only the...
Culturally-Specific Community & Systems Engagement, Gender-Based Violence Worldwide, Pacific Islanders
The purpose of this research is to assess the state of gender-based violence (GBV) in Niue through a review of existing literature and interviews with government officials and community leaders. This report highlights some of the unique features of Niue and avenues to...
Gender-Based Violence, Gender-Based Violence Worldwide
In response to critical gaps in existing conflict data, The State of Conflict and Violence in Asia presents a concise, evidence-based overview of violence in 14 Asian countries, including some of the most complex places in the world. Drawing on The Asia Foundation’s...
Gender-Based Violence, Gender-Based Violence Worldwide
This report shares findings from UN Multi-country Study on Men and Violence in Asia and the Pacific, undertaken by Partners for Prevention, a joint program of four United Nations agencies—the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund,...
Gender-Based Violence, Gender-Based Violence Worldwide
This study curates worldwide data on lifetime and 12-month prevalence rates of violence against women. By WHO. Chapter 6: Violence against women Related Resources A Conversation with Author Dr. Nusrat Rabbee: War Heroines Speak WebinarA conversation with Dr. Nusrat...
Gender-Based Violence, Gender-Based Violence Worldwide
The World Health Organization presents the first global systematic review of scientific data on the prevalence of intimate partner violence and non-partner sexual violence – followed by their impact on women’s health and guidelines for responses from the health...
Culturally-Specific Community & Systems Engagement, Gender-Based Violence Worldwide, Pacific Islanders
This literature review synthesizes material from the reports on violence against women in Pacific Island Countries and presents analysis of social contexts, challenges in addressing violence against women, the nature and extent of violence against women, accessing...
Gender-Based Violence Worldwide
WHO’s landmark study documents violence against women by their intimate partners. This report presents the initial results based on evidence collected from over 24 000 women in 10 countries. The report culminates in 15 recommendations to strengthen national commitment...
