People I have spoken to in Aceh often said that the tsunami of December 2004 brought peace to their community. Despite the significant losses suffered in the disaster, it led to the restoration of ...

Voices from the Field features contributions from scholars and practitioners highlighting new research, thinking, and approaches to development challenges. This article is authored by Ambassador Cathy ...

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 ...

While laws against gender-based violence exist, cultural norms perpetuate it. Discover why engaging faith leaders is a ...

As we commence the annual campaign "16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence," dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for the eradication of violence against women and girls, we ...

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 ...

In Bangladesh, where internet use has expanded quickly but protections and support systems remain uneven, ...

Nearly every country in Africa has a law prohibiting violence against women and girls. Feminist movements have driven this ...

Lisa Boucher receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and Women and Gender Equality Canada. The COVID-19 pandemic brought renewed attention to the rising ...

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 ...