UNFPA has launched an updated version of their free online course, Managing Gender-Based Violence Programs in Emergencies. The course targets new or emerging gender-based violence (GBV) specialists, humanitarian or development practitioners, and others who want to increase their knowledge of GBV prevention and response in emergencies. The course is available in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.Read More
Gender-based Violence
Intimate Partner Violence and Uptake of Antenatal Care: A Scoping Review of Low- and Middle-Income Country Studies
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is associated with negative physical and mental health outcomes. Antenatal care can act as a link to IPV services, but experiencing IPV may be associated with reduced uptake of antenatal care. A scoping review was conducted to synthesize quantitative research on IPV and uptake of antenatal care in low-resource settings. Read More
MenCare Program Reduces Partner Violence in Rwanda by 40% in Two Years
Limited evidence exists on the effectiveness of male engagement interventions and how they impact relationship power dynamics and women’s decisionmaking. This study assessed the impact of the Bandebereho gender-transformative couples’ intervention on multiple behavioral and health-related outcomes influenced by gender norms and power relations.Read More
Myths Surrounding Virginity: A Guide for Service Providers
This resource aims to break down some of the persistent myths concerning female virginity and establish health provider responsibilities around virginity testing.Read More
A Fireside Chat on Gender-based Violence with Mary Ellsberg and Lori Heise
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Gender-Based Violence Task Force of the Interagency Gender Working Group (IGWG) hosted A Fireside Chat on Gender-based Violence with Mary Ellsberg and Lori Heise on March 1, 2018. Please find a recording here. Read More
A Fireside Chat on Gender-based Violence with Mary Ellsberg and Lori Heise
In celebration of International Women’s Day, please join us for an intimate conversation with renowned experts, Mary Ellsberg and Lori Heise, who each bring more than 25 years of experience working on gender-based violence (GBV). Read More
