Gender-based violence and violence against women are two terms that are often used interchangeably, as most violence against women is inflicted (by men) for gender-based reasons, ...

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 ...

Sex refers to biological differences between males and females (e.g. gonads, sexual organs, chromosomes, hormones). Sex is usually assigned at birth (there are examples when it is assigned later, when ...

As the use of technology rises, so does the prevalence of online abuse against women, spotlighting the need for urgent interventions like the implementation of ACHPR Resolution 522. This statement was ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gender-based violence (GBV) disproportionately impacts women and girls, especially in times of crisis. Conflict, displacement, and poverty increase both the risk and severity of GBV. The IRC prevents ...