Essays about: "Gender based violence"

Showing result 41 - 45 of 242 essays containing the words Gender based violence.

  1. 41. Harassing, Silencing and Dismissive Attitudes Women’s and Professionals’ Experiences of Online Violence Against Women and the Help-Seeking Process in Finland

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Salla Hakkarainen; [2022-08-24]
    Keywords : Violence against women; online violence; social work; women’s rights;

    Abstract : The increased use of internet and rapid technology development has created new ways to commit violence against women in online contexts. The aim of this study was to explore women’s and professionals’ experiences of online violence and help-seeking process in Finland. READ MORE

  3. 42. Gender-based and conflict-related violence in Colombia A qualitative study of displaced women in subnormal settlements in rural areas of Florencia and their experiences of empowerment through their work in a women’s right organisation.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Adelina Fekaj; Sofia Calles Duarte; [2022-02-21]
    Keywords : Colombia; gender-based violence; displacement; women’s rights; empowerment; feminist theory; non-governmental organization;

    Abstract : This paper aims to examine women’s experiences of gender-based violence as well as their conflict-related violence. The objectives of this analytical approach is to illustrate the member’s community work in a women’s rights organization called Mujeres en lucha por la paz (MLPAZ) and how the work affects the member’s opportunities to achieve empowerment in their social, economic and political life. READ MORE

  4. 43. Gender-Based Violence in Resettlement Camps: the Internally Displaced People of Northern Mozambique

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Marta Pinhal Rocha; [2022]
    Keywords : Gender-Based Violence; Internally Displaced Girls and Women; Resettlement Camps; Mozambique; Cabo Delgado;

    Abstract : Gender-based violence has been widely used by various actors against the most vulnerable individuals in conflict-affected settings. Internally displaced girls and women are especially susceptible to suffer from this type of violence; nevertheless, they frequently choose not to report it. READ MORE

  5. 44. International Involvement to Reduce Gender Based Violence : An Intersectional Feminist Analysis of Post-Conflict Colombia 

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Felicita Margot Obi; [2022]
    Keywords : Gender based violence; International non-governmental organisations; Intersectional feminist theory; Post-conflict Colombia;

    Abstract : International non-governmental organisations (INGOs) play an important role in tackling gender based violence in many countries. Hundreds of reports have been written and thousands of recommendations made. Yet, rates of gender based violence are known to increase during conflict and post-conflict. READ MORE

  6. 45. Gender-Based Violence in Conflict and Post-conflict Societies : A Case Study of South Sudan

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Lathan Yusuf; [2022]
    Keywords : Gender-Based Violence; Human Rights; Conflict; South Sudan;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on GBV against women and girls in conflict and post-conflict societies with a particular emphasis on South Sudan. It notes that women and girls are disproportionately affected by gender-based violence, and other consequences of war, including displacement and loss of livelihood. READ MORE