UN Women
Publisher: UN Women
Date Published:
Languages: English
The toolkit provides a comprehensive overview of different forms of violence against women and girls, including intimate-partner violence, sexual violence, femicide, human trafficking, female genital mutilation, child marriage, and online or technology-facilitated violence.
Each section defines and explains the specific type of violence, offering insights into its manifestations, impacts, and the contexts in which it occurs.
Main Contribution
This FAQ provides an overview of the many forms of violence, along with other commonly used terms, that any gender equality activist should have in their vocabulary toolkit.
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Gender equality activists, Educators, Health professionals, Law enforcement, Social workers, Advocacy groups, Policy makers, Anyone involved in violence prevention and awareness
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To help service providers or community leaders understand the terminology that explains different forms of violence. Training sessions: Conduct training sessions using the toolkit to educate various groups, including community leaders, educators, and healthcare professionals, on recognizing, preventing, and addressing different forms of violence against women.
Awareness campaigns: Utilize the toolkit to develop materials for awareness campaigns, workshops, and seminars to reach a wider audience.
Policy development: Inform the development of gender-sensitive policies and interventions aimed at preventing and addressing violence against women.
GBV Prevention
Raises awareness: The toolkit serves as an educational resource to enhance understanding of various forms of violence against women, empowering activists to educate. communities and raise awareness. Informs prevention strategies: By providing a comprehensive overview, the toolkit informs the development of targeted prevention strategies, policies, and interventions.
Creating Normative Change
Empowers activists: Equips gender equality activists with the knowledge and vocabulary to engage in conversations that challenge societal norms and promote respect and equality.Challenges stereotypes: By providing clear definitions and explanations, the toolkit challenges stereotypes and misconceptions, contributing to a normative change in attitudes toward violence against women.
How it could be adapted to the communities
Cultural sensitivity: Adapt the toolkit to reflect the specific cultural nuances and challenges faced by different communities, ensuring that the content is relatable and sensitive.
Translation: Translate the toolkit into different languages to make it accessible to diverse communities globally.Collaboration with community leaders: Involve community leaders and representatives in the adaptation process to ensure relevance and effectiveness in different contexts.
Keywords
Intimate-partner violence, Human trafficking, Female genital mutilation, Child marriage, Online violence, Normative change, Gender equality
