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To commemorate the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) this year, we spotlighted a few of EngenderHealth’s GBV work in communities around the world.
EngenderHealth commits to joining our partners around the globe to draw on our collective experience to mitigate the impacts of the pandemic, and to develop and apply innovations to reestablish and accelerate progress on SRHR.
In Bihar, India, EngenderHealth is working with the government and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation to improve the health system’s capacity to provide gender-equitable health clinics and sexual and reproductive health services to adolescents.
Gender-based violence (GBV) in institutions of higher learning in Malawi remains a major concern, as little attention and effort is dedicated to addressing it. But what perpetuates cases of GBV in these institutions? Who are common victims? Are there mechanisms that could ameliorate it?
EngenderHealth program participants took to the airwaves in Burundi to campaign against gender-based violence.
EngenderHealth is excited to announce Grace Malera as the Malawi Project Director. Ms. Malera is gearing up to create policy and strengthen existing programs to support survivors of gender-based violence.
Taking a Stand: Letting Youth Lead in Ending Violence against Women in Tanzania Youth aged 18–25 in the Iringa Region marked the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence (GBV) against Women campaign. They reflected on the repercussions of violence and wrote bold action statements on what they would do if they encountered GBV in their communities.
Today, as we recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, it is important to shine a light on the tremendous progress we are making toward ending violence for good.