November 2018
Think piece: Kate Horstead, Age International, considers the impact of structural inequalities across the entire life course, suggesting that this is an important area that needs more research and analysis.
Read MoreJuly 2017
GADN was invited to comment on the way forward for the UK Department for International Development's (DFID) Strategic Vision for Women and Girls.
Read MoreMarch 2016
The VAWG and Humanitarian Working Groups submitted written evidence for a House of Lords’ Select Committee on Sexual Violence in Conflict Inquiry. The submission addresses the causes of sexual violence in conflict (SVC), prevention of SVC, the needs of survivors of SVC, women’s participation and accountability for SVC.
Read MoreJanuary 2016
Writing to Baroness Verma, Ministerial Champion for Tackling VAWG Overseas, the two GADN working groups emphasise the importance of ensuring women and men of all ages are adequately represented in measuring the goals and targets of the SDGs.
Read MoreGender equality and rights for women and girls - lessons learnt and actions needed. A joint report with Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS UK) and the UK Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Network.
Read MoreSeptember 2014
This briefing discusses how all donors and humanitarian actors participating in the Call to Action can take further steps to translate high level commitments to change on the ground, with the ultimate goal of improving the life, safety, dignity and resilience of women, girls and GBV survivors in current emergencies, including survivors of harmful practices like such as early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM).
Read MoreJune 2014
The GADN Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) working group have launched the publication 'Harmful Traditional Practices, Your Questions: Our Answers', providing an overview of harmful traditional practices, explaining their causes and consequences and bringing together examples of successful approaches to addressing them.
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The VAWG working group prepared factsheets on key issues ahead of CSW57 in 2013.
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1) A Theory of Change for Tackling Violence against Women and Girls
2) A Practical Guide on Community Programming on Violence against Women and Girls
3) Guidance on Monitoring and Evaluation for Programming on Violence against Women and Girls
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2011
Violence against women and girls affects one in three women world-wide and is one of the most widespread abuses of human rights globally. It is violence that is directed at a woman because she is a woman or that affects women disproportionately.
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