In this paper, we study a multidimensional women's empowerment program from India to
estimate its effects on intimate partner violence faced by women. We exploit plausibly …

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.” …

Using data from two detailed, nationally representative, household datasets--the National
Family Health Survey and the India Human Development survey--we explore whether …

Background Women empowerment is commonly believed to be an important factor affecting
a woman's likelihood of facing violence from her intimate partner. Even as countries invest in …

Women empowerment programs may reduce intimate partner violence (IPV) by improving
autonomy, increasing bargaining power, and reducing socioeconomic stress. Yet, this might …

Women's economic empowerment is an essential component of the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals. Not only is it an end in itself but it has further been …

Prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) is high the world over, and in sub-Saharan
Africa, between 30% and 66% of ever-partnered women aged 15 or over have experienced …

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a prevalent and dangerous problem that women worldwide
face, which can impact their emotional and physical health. It has been considered the most …

Given the mixed evidence on whether women's economic and social empowerment is
beneficial or not for reducing intimate partner violence (IPV), we explored the relationship …

Intimate partner violence is widespread and represents an obstacle to human freedom and a
significant public health concern. Poverty alleviation programs and efforts to economically …