This chapter deals with the importance of addressing economic violence as a fundamental
form of political violence. Drawing on linkages between social policy approaches, human …

The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns led to a rise in gender-based violence. This
chapter explores the economic consequences of violence against women in sub-Saharan …

The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns led to a rise in gender-based violence. This
chapter explores the economic consequences of violence against women in sub-Saharan …

This article aims to advance the idea of transformative justice by building on and expanding
the notion of 'justice'beyond that traditionally offered by transitional justice discourse and …

Violence against women and poverty are closely connected. Measures to address this
violence must tackle the social and economic factors that contribute to gender inequality …

Positioning violence against women and girls (VAWG) as one of Cambodia's most
systematic and widespread human rights abuses, this chapter examines its multiplicity of …

In Africa, the quest for women's rights has been marked by widespread gender-based
violence, entrenched discrimination, and restricted access to economic, healthcare, and …

Using the works of a women-led organization active in the area of gender violence in
Zambia, this chapter explores how women-led initiatives are addressing gender-based …

While the realization of women's rights has increased significantly in the Democratic
Republic of the Congo, Congolese women's struggle is often obscured by certain …

Abstract In South Africa, as elsewhere, intimate partner violence is legally addressed
through a specific statute, the Domestic Violence Act. Although this legislation is progressive …