An Alberta school chat listed girls to assault. The response shows Canada still has a rape culture problem

The language used in response to gender-based violence erases who’s doing the harm and who’s experiencing it, making it ...
Phys.org

Addressing online gender violence requires both culture and policy change

More and more of our lives are being spent on digital platforms. And, as we spend more time online, we are more vulnerable to a wide range of risks. This fact is particularly true for women and girls.
Telex on MSN

"They don't challenge my political statements, but my body" – study on gender-based political violence paints grim picture

Almost every Hungarian female lawmaker has a story linked to sexism and has experienced online, sexual or psychological abuse ...
The Conversation

Gender‑based violence: Teaching about its root causes is necessary to address it

In 2022, 184 women and girls were killed by violence in Canada. This number has steadily increased in each of the past three years; 148 women and girls were killed in 2019, 172 in 2020 and 177 in 2021 ...
International Rescue Committee

What is gender-based violence (GBV)–and how do we prevent it?

Gender-based violence (GBV) affects women and girls the most, especially during times of crisis or emergency. War, being forced to leave home and poverty make gender-based violence more likely and ...
World Bank

Gender-based Violence (GBV) Response Services in Ethiopia: Empowering Women and Girls in Conflict-Affected Areas

Conflicts in Ethiopia have devastated communities, and the resulting loss of services and breakdown in social support systems have made it harder to access lifesaving gender-based violence response ...
Healthy Debate

Art is health infrastructure: Rethinking gender-based violence responses for newcomer women

For newcomer survivors of gender-based domestic violence, expressive arts are not decorative. They are a practical, ...
InSight Crime

Colombia Expands Investigation of Gender Violence in Its Armed Conflict

La Jurisdicción Especial para la Paz en Colombia abrió un caso especial para investigar la violencia basada en género durante el conflicto armado. A decision by Colombia’s transitional justice body ...
UNHCR

Gender-based Violence

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious violation of human rights and a life-threatening health and protection issue. When people flee their homes, they are often at greater risk of physical, sexual ...

Oct. 7 sexual violence was patterned, documented, prosecutable, new report argues

Civil Commission says Hamas and its collaborators weaponized bodies, families, and digital platforms during massacre and captivity.
Chicago Tribune

Letters: Chicago doesn’t need another task force on gender-based violence

Allyship to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) is following survivors’ lead, not re-creating the wheel. Survivors and community organizations have built the blueprint for meaningful action for ...
World Bank

A Development Approach to Advancing Gender Engagement and Addressing Gender Inequalities in Fragile, Conflict and Violent Situations

States affected by fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV) dominate the list of the 10 worst-performing countries on key socioeconomic indicators for gender equality. These contexts often exacerbate ...