Author: SVRI / Political Geography: Democratic Republic of Congo

Author:: SVRI
Publication Date:: 11-2019
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: The Sexual Violence Research Initiative
Abstract:: Globally, recent years have seen the highest levels of displacement on record. This adds extra urgency to the need to close evidence gaps and identify how to reduce and respond to the risks of gender-based violence (GBV) in humanitarian settings.
Topic:: Humanitarian Aid, Poverty, Children, Refugees, Gender Based Violence, Displacement, Child Marriage, and Intimate Partner Violence
Political Geography:: Kenya, Middle East, Greece, Lebanon, Syria, Ethiopia, and Democratic Republic of Congo

Author:: SVRI
Publication Date:: 11-2019
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The Sexual Violence Research Initiative
Abstract:: Technologies are converging in new ways to change how we live, work and organize. In some cases, attempts are being made to use technology to make women’s access to services safer, reducing the risk of sexual harassment, a form of gender-based violence (GBV). It can be used to ensure easier, more comprehensive access to information and services, including for survivors of violence. However, technology can also be used to facilitate and expand the reach of GBV. Perpetrators can use technology to monitor, harass, threaten, intimidate, impersonate, and stalk victims.
Topic:: Science and Technology, Internet, Gender Based Violence, and Sexual Violence
Political Geography:: Uganda, Pakistan, Kenya, India, Ethiopia, Honduras, and Democratic Republic of Congo

Author:: SVRI
Publication Date:: 12-2017
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The Sexual Violence Research Initiative
Abstract:: The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is slowly rebuilding after more than 20 years of conflict. Because of the prolonged conflict, adolescents living in rural areas are particularly vulnerable to risky behaviour, such as drinking alcohol and using violence. This study builds on a successful partnership with PAIDEK, an established Congolese microfinance organisation, to examine locals’ perceptions of youth engagement in alcohol consumption and violence, and the consequences of these behaviours
Topic:: Gender Issues and International Affairs
Political Geography:: Democratic Republic of Congo

Author:: SVRI
Publication Date:: 01-2017
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The Sexual Violence Research Initiative
Abstract:: Violence against women is widespread in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): nearly one in four women has experienced conflict-related sexual violence and nearly two-thirds have experienced violence from a male partner.
Topic:: International Affairs
Political Geography:: Democratic Republic of Congo

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