Intimate partner violence (IPV) profoundly damages physical, sexual, reproductive, and
psychological health, as well as social well-being of individuals and families. We sought in …

This survey argues that after decades of seemingly continuous progress in reducing gender
inequality in developing and developed countries, since about 2000, there has been an …

Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is pervasive throughout the world, with profound
consequences for women's health. While women's 'economic empowerment'is touted as a …

The link between bank trust and financial inclusion remains less explored despite the recent
emphasis on financial inclusion in the midst of significant declines in bank trust across the …

Intimate partner violence is an important global health problem that policy makers seek to
address by a variety of interventions, including efforts to promote “women's empowerment.” …

This study investigates the relationship between a married woman's paid work participation
and her exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) in urban India. Results show that due to …

Sexual violence against women is considered a gender specific human rights violation, and
is a form of discrimination that continues women's subordination and patriarchal structures …

Lack of skills is arguably one of the most important determinants of high levels of
unemployment and poverty. In response, policymakers often initiate vocational training …

Violence against women (VAW) is a grave problem in Pakistan, and women from all
socioeconomic groups are vulnerable to domestic violence in varying degrees. It is argued …

Background Exposure to workplace gender-based violence (GBV) can affect women's
mental and physical health and work productivity in higher educational settings. Therefore …