This guide presents an overview of the basic concepts and principles of violence against women (VAW) prevalence data, including why it is needed, what it can tell us and what it can be used for. This guide is intended for researchers, activists, policymakers, communication experts and journalists who are interested in better understanding survey data on violence against women and in better using such data for data-driven policy, programming and advocacy.Read More
Gender-based Violence
Blog: Examining Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Efforts
This blog was developed by Francesca Alvarez, Alyssa Bovell, Emily Clark, Joy Cunningham, and Maia Johnstone based on content shared through a recent event hosted by the IGWG Gender-Based Violence Task Force. Event Overview Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is backed by three decades of empirical and scientific evidence and is linked to health outcomes including delayed sexual debut, reduced risky health behaviors, increased use of...Read More
IGWG Members Take the Mic Series: Addressing Community Backlash to Male Engagement in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Gender-Based Violence Interventions
The “IGWG Members Take the Mic” blog series intends to highlight lessons learned and best practices from and innovative approaches to gender transformative programming and research from IGWG members’ work and advocacy efforts to advance gender equality outcomes in global health. This blog is the second and final installment in this series. Read the first blog in the series exploring myths and misperceptions, social consequences,...Read More
Examining Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Efforts
Background: On December 5, 2023, the Interagency Gender Working Group’s (IGWG) Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Task Force held a virtual event, Examining Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Efforts, bringing together more than 120 participants from 39 countries. Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is backed by three decades of empirical and scientific evidence and has been linked to specific health outcomes like increased use...Read More
Infographic: Intimate Partner Violence and Family Planning–2023 Update
Developed for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, this infographic explores the intersection of intimate partner violence and family planning.Read More
Together for Prevention: Handbook on Multisectoral National Action Plans to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls
This handbook is designed to strengthen national, multisectoral efforts for violence against women and girls (VAWG) prevention and to inspire governments and stakeholders to prioritize, fund, and commit to preventing and ending VAWG in our lifetime. This resource is intended to support countries to develop specialized National Action Plans for VAWG prevention and enhance existing national approaches.Read More
