This report documents the proceedings of a workshop held in Jodhpur, India, from March 14-19, 1998, which framed violence against women as both a critical public health concern and a human rights v…
This book, published by Sisterhood Is Global Institute, examines the root causes and manifestations of violence against women and girls within Muslim societies and proposes faith-based and human ri…
This report presents an in-depth analysis of violence against women, covering definitions, forms, and impacts, with recommendations for effective policy and prevention actions.
This collection of essays and poetry gives voice to women's experiences from diverse backgrounds, exploring themes of identity, violence, love, and resistance, while celebrating women's strength an…
This report examines the prevalence and impact of violence against women in South Africa, highlighting systemic issues, societal factors, and state responses, with recommendations for policy and co…
This study examines the impact of armed conflict on women in Northeast India, highlighting their experiences of violence, displacement, and resilience, and calling for gender-sensitive policies and…
This report summarizes key findings and recommendations from a regional workshop on community-based initiatives addressing adolescent sexual health and domestic violence, highlighting effective str…
This critical analysis examines the complex relationship between international development aid and violence in Rwanda, questioning how development initiatives may inadvertently perpetuate or exacer…
This report examines how women's organizing and activism are undermined through sexuality-based attacks, highlighting the weaponization of sex and identity to silence and marginalize women leaders …
This work explores themes of women's liberation, resilience, and empowerment, using the metaphor of breaking free from restrictive traditions and societal expectations to highlight paths towards au…
This paper examines the prosecution of war crimes against women, including sexual violence, in international tribunals, highlighting challenges, successes, and implications for justice and accounta…
This work examines the multifaceted roles women play in armed conflict and political violence, challenging simplistic narratives and highlighting women's agency, experiences, and strategies for sur…
This work examines the battered women's movement's efforts to confront male violence, highlighting key strategies, challenges, and visions for creating a society where women are free from violence …
This publication showcases diverse strategies employed by women worldwide to resist and overcome violence, highlighting grassroots initiatives, community-led solutions, and policy advocacy efforts …
This report sheds light on the pervasive issue of global sexual exploitation of women and girls, highlighting the need for awareness, policy change, and support for survivors to combat this form of…
This report explores the connections between violence against women and their access to adequate housing, highlighting how housing insecurity can exacerbate vulnerability to violence. It calls for …
This report presents findings from a UN study on men's use of violence against women in Asia and the Pacific, identifying factors associated with perpetration and highlighting prevention strategies…
This study examines how violence against women is portrayed in print media, analyzing coverage patterns, themes, and implications for public perception and awareness. It highlights the role of medi…
This manual provides guidance for crisis interventionists responding to domestic violence cases, incorporating the provisions of the Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998. It aims to equip practitioner…
This publication focuses on implementing the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), providing guidance on incorporating its principles into national law…