Context

What Is Gender-based Violence (GBV)?

Gender-based violence involves men and women, in which the female is usually the target, and is derived from unequal power relationships between men and women. Violence is...

Defining Conflict/Post Conflict

The term “conflict” is derived from the Latin “to clash or engage in a fight”, and it indicates a confrontation between one or more parties aspiring towards incompatible or...

Impact On Individuals

The impact of GBV on individuals is far-reaching and enduring. Sexual abuse mingled with the violence and deprivation experienced amidst conflict would likely intensify the...

Impact On Communities

Armed conflict can cause entire populations to experience distrust, fear and animosity. Communities that experience natural disasters tend to unite, while those affected by armed...