People I have spoken to in Aceh often said that the tsunami of December 2004 brought peace to their community. Despite the significant losses suffered in the disaster, it led to the restoration of ...

Gender-based violence (GBV) affects women and girls the most, especially during times of crisis or emergency. War, being forced to leave home and poverty make gender-based violence more likely and ...

As we commence the annual campaign "16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence," dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for the eradication of violence against women and girls, we ...

Nearly every country in Africa has a law prohibiting violence against women and girls. Feminist movements have driven this incredible achievement, using their voices to spur governments to action and ...

Spanish officials have planned a crisis meeting for September 4 to address a spike in gender-based violence against women, including 40 murders since the beginning of the year — almost half of them ...

In Bangladesh, where internet use has expanded quickly but protections and support systems remain uneven, ...

Gender-based violence is preventable and prevention is everyone’s responsibility, regardless of their profession. That’s the message organizers hope attendees will take away from a national conference ...

Stephanie Lusby is Research Manager with Respect Victoria. The spike in reports of women murdered by men this year has prompted widespread conversations across Australia about how we end gender-based ...

Lisa Boucher receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and Women and Gender Equality Canada. The COVID-19 pandemic brought renewed attention to the rising ...

Gender-based violence (GBV) disproportionately impacts women and girls, especially in times of crisis. Conflict, displacement, and poverty increase both the risk and severity of GBV. The IRC prevents ...