Essays about: "Gender based violence prevention"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words Gender based violence prevention.

  1. 1. Working with Mentors in Violence Prevention: The experiences and understandings of professionals

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Meron Temesgen; [2023-02-08]
    Keywords : Mentors in Violence Prevention MVP ; Youth; Social Norms; Hegemonic Masculinity; Bridging and Bonding;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences and analyse the understanding the professionals’, who work with youth at one of the schools where Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) was implemented, have of their work. Particular emphasis was made on the professionals’ own positioning in relation to the gender theoretical starting points and structural perspective of the MVP-programme. READ MORE

  3. 2. I did what is needed because for me it's important : How humanitarian managers perceive and experience their responsibilities with regards to managing risks of sexual violence

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

    Author : Caroline Paoli; [2023]
    Keywords : safeguarding; sexual violence; humanitarian; aid sector; NGO; managers; victim; survivor; vulnerability; situated knowledge;

    Abstract : Since 2018 and what is referred to as the “Oxfam scandal” it seems that the practices around the prevention of sexual violence in the aid sector have evolved but it is difficult to estimate how much has changed. This research focuses on the specific point of view of managers in aid organizations. READ MORE

  4. 3. From Bystanders to Agents of Change: Examining Men’s Engagement in Policy Addressing GBV in Kosovo

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Leyla Ilter; Maja Grzesiuk; [2023]
    Keywords : Violence against women; gender-based violence; Kosovo; gender norms; NGO; CSO; men’s engagement in violence-prevention; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The issue of domestic violence has been often framed as a women’s issue. Despite men being the majority of perpetrators in Kosovo, the engagement of men in the process of addressing violence against women remains a largely unexplored step in ending it. READ MORE

  5. 4. Health in Crisis : An Integrative Review of Sexual and Reproductive Health in Humanitarian Settings

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Mohammad Yosuf Amran; [2023]
    Keywords : Hummanitarian setting; immigrants; GBV; integrative literature review; sexual and reproductive health;

    Abstract : Background: Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) is a cornerstone of overall health, particularly in fragile humanitarian contexts. Despite being recognized as a fundamental human right, access to quality SRH services is often significantly restricted in crisis situations. READ MORE

  6. 5. To What Extent did Social Media and Communication Strategies Help Victims of Domestic Violence During the COVID-19 Lockdown in Thailand? : A Case Study of the "Stop Violence Against Women Campaign"

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Felicia Andersson; [2023]
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    Abstract : In the midst of the formidable challenges imposed by the COVID-19 lockdown, the "Stop Violence Against Women" campaign emerged as a resilient and proactive response, harnessing the influential capabilities of social media and strategic communication to combat the pervasive issue of gender-based violence in Thailand. This comprehensive study, deeply rooted in the realms of public sphere theory, development theory, and digital activism, explores the multifaceted dimensions of the campaign's profound impact. READ MORE