Blog Examining structural impacts on bride-kidnapping *We write this post amidst political protests that have shaken Kyrgyzstan, with the recent election results being annulled. We send our thoughts for those working to ensure a fair, democratic, and transparent government;… December 4, 2020
Blog Alguien que escuche: desarrollo de una línea directa para trabajadoras del sector de entretenimiento en Camboya KHANA, una organización nacional de salud pública en Camboya, realizó una serie de entrevistas en profundidad y discusiones de grupos focales para comprender mejor las preocupaciones de las trabajadoras y… December 1, 2020
Blog Quelqu’un à leur écoute: Développer un service d’assistance pour les travailleuses du divertissement au Cambodge KHANA, une organisation nationale de santé publique au Cambodge, a mené une série d'entretiens approfondis et de groupes de discussion pour mieux comprendre les préoccupations des travailleurs et comment ils… December 1, 2020
Blog Someone to listen to: A hotline for female entertainment workers in Cambodia KHANA, a national public health organization in Cambodia, conducted a series of in-depth interviews and focus group discussions to better understand the concerns of the workers and how they might… December 1, 2020
Blog Are we doing enough for *D/deaf women and girls? Are we doing enought to support D/deaf women and girls? Recently I had the privilege of attending the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) Forum 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa,… November 29, 2019
Blog Policing and human rights in South Africa: Combating gender based violence and policing neglect of sex workers Sex Work and the Law in South Africa Sex work in South Africa is fully criminalized. This includes the selling of sex, buying of sex and benefiting from the proceeds… April 19, 2018
Blog Examining violence against women and the intersecting HIV epidemic in Brazil VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Violence against women is a worldwide epidemic, with one in three women experiencing physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. The United Nations states that “violence against women and… February 12, 2018
Blog What’s family planning got to do with intimate partner violence? Exchanging with experts at the 2017 SVRI Forum In September 2017, IRH and partners traveled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to present at the Sexual Violence Research Institute (SVRI) Forum and share experiences with 500 other experts working to prevent and respond… December 14, 2017
Blog Cash or food transfers paired with behavior change communication can reduce intimate partner violence even after transfers end Intimate partner violence (IPV) is widespread globally, with estimates showing that nearly 1 in 3 adult women worldwide have experienced some form of IPV. South Asia has among the highest regional rates… December 7, 2017
Blog Disrupting the intersection of technology and gender-based violence Stories of sexting, sex tapes, online dating gone wrong and cyberbullying are all over social media and the news. However, these stories only begin to scratch the surface of online… December 5, 2017