This brief examines why health services should address gender-based violence and highlights examples of health programs that have incorporated effective responses to violence into their work.Read More
Policy Brief
Gender-Based Violence: Impediment to Reproductive Health
This two-page brief succinctly answers the question “Why IS GBV Relevant to Reproductive Health?” Produced for the IGWG by Population Reference Bureau and funded by USAID, the brief outlines the sheer magnitude of GBV and its impacts on many reproductive health outcomes, including unintended pregnancy, maternal and child impacts, and STIs/HIV. It is a valuable resource in making the case quickly for policymakers everywhere.Read More
Engaging Men for Gender Equality and Improved Reproductive Health
This brief describes the evolution of constructive men’s engagement (CME) over the last 15 years and makes the case for why it is critical in achieving improved reproductive health and gender equality. Four promising policy initiatives are described, as well as a process for advocating for policy change and recommendations for what policy and advocacy audiences need to consider (December 2009)Read More
Cross-Generational Sex: Risks and Opportunities
This new policy brief has been produced collaboratively by the Interagency Gender Working Group (IGWG) and the Interagency Youth Working Group (IYWG). It defines cross-generational sex, summarizes where it occurs, outlines the motivations behind the behavior, and recommends actions for policymakers and program managers. This brief builds on a lengthier publication, Addressing Cross-Generational Sex: A Desk Review of Research and Programs (PDF: 800KB), produced in August 2007.Read More
Violence Against Women and Girls: A Compendium of Monitoring and Evaluation Indicators
This publication, developed for the USAID East Africa Regional Mission and the IGWG by MEASURE Evaluation, focuses on VAW/G program monitoring and evaluation. Leading experts from around the world who work in the various fields of VAW/G were consulted during all stages of the development process. Read More
