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1. 1. Gender-based violence in Yemen: An overview of Governmental and International actions : Examining gender-based violence in Yemen through Intersectionality and Horizontal Inequality and measures taken by relevant actors to address the situation

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Paniz Khosrowshahi; Isabella Nilsson; [2024]
   Keywords : Conflict; Gender-based violence; Intersectionality; Horizontal inequality;

   Abstract : Yemen is a conflict ridden country facing humanitarian issues as well as high levels of inequality, both due to the conflict itself but also the patriarchal hierarchy and customs that elevates men above women. The population of Yemen faces inequality in more than one way, however this study will be focusing on the recurring gender-based violence. READ MORE

3. 2. The Support Process Directed to Palestinian Refugee Women Who Are Victims of Gender-based Violence in the Palestinian Refugee Camps in Beirut

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

   Author : Manal Makkieh; [2023-09-22]
   Keywords : Bureaucracy; Intersectionality; Feminist Women Solidarity; Support Process; Victims of Gender-based Violence GBV ;

   Abstract : In 1948, Palestinians were expelled from their homeland Palestine then were forced to seek refuge in multiple countries including Lebanon. During their temporary stay, Palestinian refugee women began to experience serious problems like gender-based violence. READ MORE

4. 3. ”CEDAW IS OUR HOLY TEXT, OUR HOLY BOOK” Combating gender-based violence in a de facto state: The case of Iraqi Kurdistan

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Såma Salih; [2023-08-31]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The Kurdistan region in Iraq, also known as KRI, has gained semi-independence over the decades and is today recognized in the Iraqi constitution as an autonomous part of the federal country. While still belonging to Iraq, it has been declared that the KRI performs better than its parent state in terms of security, stability and promoting international norms such as gender equality. READ MORE

5. 4. VIOLENCE OUTSIDE OF BATTLEGROUNDS- Qualitative text analysis of Women, Peace, and Security resolutions

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Hanna Jarenmark; [2023-02-13]
   Keywords : WPS; Continuum of violence; Violence against women; Pre-conflict; Post-conflict;

   Abstract : Women experience violence in times of war and peace. The UN’s Security Council has formulated ten resolutions on the Women, Peace, and Security agenda (WPS) to increase women’s political participation and address their experiences and needs in relation to armed conflicts. READ MORE

6. 5. 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