Publishing Institution: The Sexual Violence Research Initiative / Publication Year: within 10 Years

Author:: SVRI
Publication Date:: 12-2017
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The Sexual Violence Research Initiative
Abstract:: The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI), in partnership with the World Bank Group (WBG), awards grants through the Development Marketplace Awards for innovative research on how to improve responses to and prevent gender-based violence – a severe and neglected problem affecting more than one in three women worldwide and a major challenge for global development. These grants range from $40 000 to $100 000 over a two-year period
Topic:: International Affairs
Political Geography:: Global Focus

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:: 04-2017
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The Sexual Violence Research Initiative
Abstract:: Global levels of gender-based violence, occurring at all socioeconomic levels, are unacceptably high. However, existing evidence that education can protect against gender-based violence, largely observational in nature, is mixed. A better understanding of the causal link between education and reduced risk of gender-based violence is important to inform the design of promising interventions in this area
Topic:: Gender Issues and International Affairs
Political Geography:: Global Focus

Author:: SVRI
Publication Date:: 03-2017
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The Sexual Violence Research Initiative
Abstract:: Violence against women and violence against children often happen in the same families, initiating cycles of abuse within the home and across generations. Despite this link, efforts to address these types of violence are often conducted in isolation. Existing knowledge of how and why they occur together is limited, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Deeper understanding is critical to identifying opportunities for integrated prevention programmes. To increase the knowledge base, Raising Voices partnered with Columbia University on a study that explored the intersections between violence against women and children in Kampala, Uganda, between 2015 and 2016
Topic:: Political Violence and Gender Issues
Political Geography:: Uganda

Author:: SVRI
Publication Date:: 01-2017
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The Sexual Violence Research Initiative
Abstract:: Gender-based violence is widespread in Tanzania: 44 percent of married women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from partners. To date, research on intimate partner violence has been limited, especially on the effectiveness of prevention efforts that target structural drivers of this type of violence in low- and middle-income countries.
Topic:: International Affairs and Gender Based Violence
Political Geography:: Tanzania

Author:: SVRI
Publication Date:: 01-2017
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The Sexual Violence Research Initiative
Abstract:: The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) – a global network of more than 5 000 members – promotes research on sexual and other forms of violence against women and children in low and middle-income countries to influence policy and practice. It does this by gathering and sharing information, funding research, building capacity through various workshops and events, and holding the SVRI Forum every two years. The SVRI Forum is a vibrant, informative and safe space for researchers, civil society, policy-makers, donors and others to share and learn about research, developments and innovations in the field of gender-based violence. It is the largest conference dedicated to research on prevention of and responses to violence against women and children.
Topic:: International Affairs
Political Geography:: Global Focus

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

Author:: SVRI
Publication Date:: 01-2017
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The Sexual Violence Research Initiative
Abstract:: Poverty places children at risk of not achieving their developmental potential. Factors such as lack of cognitive stimulation, harsh parenting practices and aggression in early childhood hinder development and may result in future violent behaviour. Interventions that target the intersection between early childhood development, parenting and early violence prevention are needed to address these problems.
Topic:: International Affairs
Political Geography:: Global Focus

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