gender-based violence
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Understanding the causes and impacts of Gender-Based Violence to shed light on policy solutions
Around one in three women suffers Gender-Based Violence at least once in their lifetime. What drives this pervasive issue and what are the main risk factors? How can we effectively address and prevent it?
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Protecting girls at school: How sanitation infrastructure can reduce sexual violence
In India, over 30% of reported rape cases involve victims under 18, with girls particularly at-risk. Legal reforms and cultural shifts are essential, but slow to implement. Could school toilets provide a short-term solution to the problem?
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Training teachers on gender-based violence helps keep girls safe in school
Can targeted interventions reduce school-based gender-based violence? Teacher and student training on gender-based violence in Mozambique leads to a reduction in teacher-led violence and greater school retention for girls.
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Improving police responsiveness to gender-based violence: Evidence from India
Gender-targeted police services, coupled with training, improve the responsiveness of police to gender-based violence