Gender based violence – Page 3

Sexual Violence and Shame: How the symbolic marginalization of women infringes on their physical and social security (Part I )

How does sexual violence infringe on women’s physical and social security? In the first part of this series of 2 articles, Stephanie Oldfield explores how the culture of shame contributes to the impetus of rape and sexual assault.

Marissa Young Women in Security

Flawed Foundations: Revising Argentina’s Approach to Gender-based Violence

How can Argentina better combat gender based violence? Marissa Young discusses recent policy shifts within Argentina, and what must happen next.

Human Rights Nancy Kanwal NGOs Refugee Rights Women Women in Security

Protection in times of Armed Conflict, Part I

Armed conflict exposes civilians to heightened sexual and gender based violence. Nancy explores how different actors define protection and why protection is necessary in times of armed conflict.