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Case Study: Screening, Referral and Follow-up of a GBV Case in PLAFAM, Venezuela
International Planned Parenthood Federation, 2001Service users of the Asociaci¢n Civil de Planificaci¢n Familiar (PLAFAM), Venezuela, will be asked screening questions to ascertain whether they may be victims of gender-based violence (GBV). This document follows the screening, referral and follow-up of one client and her PLAFAM counsellor.DocumentAddressing Gender Violence in a Reproductive and Sexual Health Program in Venezuela
Population Council, 2002Gender-based violence (GBV) is widespread in Venezuela. Although an average of 12 women report rape daily - the majority of offences remain unreported.DocumentFacts and Figures: Violence Against Women
Centro de Estudio de la Mujer - Honduras, 2004This bulletin gives an overview of the situation of violence against women in Venezuela. It is based on around 10,000 cases of domestic violence reported by government institutions and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) all over the country.DocumentPatriarchal Violence - an Attack on Human Security: a Broad Survey of Measures to Combat Patriarchal Violence and Oppression, Particularly Acts Committed in the Name of Honour Directed at Women, Homosexuals, Bisexuals and Transgender Persons.
Government Offices of Sweden, 2006Understandings of patriarchal violence usually focus on male violence against women. However, this paper links patriarchy and the violence and oppression directed towards lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) persons. Patriarchy is based on perceptions of male supremacy and within this power structure the norm of the heterosexual male is dominant.DocumentDisplaced women and girls at risk: risk factors, protection solutions and resource tools
Women's Refugee Commission, 2006Displaced girls are at increased risk of abuse, exploitation, coercion and manipulation. Displaced women and girls with physical and mental disabilities are particularly vulnerable, with elderly women also at increased risk of violence and exploitation, especially if they are physically fragile, suffering from chronic illness or abandoned.DocumentGravity of Girl Child Sexual Abuse in Zimbabwe ?Towards Creating a Culture of Prevention?
Girl Child Network, 2005Though women, men and boys can be victims of gender-based violence, girls are more vulnerable to abuse because of their subordinate status in terms of gender and age. Since 1998, the Girl Child Network (GCN) has tackled over 20,000 cases of girl child sexual abuse in 6 provinces in Zimbabwe. The nature and extent of the abuse covers rape, incest, virginity testing and forced marriages.DocumentGuidelines for Gender-Based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Settings: Focusing on Prevention of and Responses to Sexual Violence in Emergencies
International Agency Standing Committee Taskforce on Gender in Humanitarian Assistance, 2005In complex emergencies and natural disasters civilian women and children are often targeted for abuse. However, during a crisis, institutions and systems for physical and social protection may be weakened or destroyed. To save lives and maximize protection, a minimum set of coordinated activities must be rapidly undertaken.DocumentManual-Honor Related Violence: Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls in Patriarchal Families
Kvinnoforum, 2003Honour related violence (HRV) refers to the punishment of girls and women for sexual or societal indiscretions which bring shame on the family. HRV has becoming increasingly visible in Europe over the last decade and its forms range from oppression through to killing.DocumentWHO Multi-country Study on Women's Health and Domestic Violence Against Women
World Health Organization, 2005Violence against women by their male partners is common, wide-spread and far-reaching in its impact. For too long hidden behind closed doors and not mentioned in public discussions, such violence can no longer be denied as part of everyday life for millions of women.