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One in four women experience domestic violence before age 50

Over one in four women (or 27 per cent) experience intimate partner violence before the age of 50, according to a worldwide analysis led by researchers from McGill University and the World Health Organization. The largest of its kind, the analysis covers 366 studies involving more than 2 million women in 161 countries.

Classified as: domestic violence, intimate partner violence, global, international, national, regional, women, girls, Mathieu Maheu-Giroux
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Published on: 24 Mar 2022

Indian Federalism and Violence Against Women: A Complex Web of Power Relationships | Handbook on Gender, Diversity and Federalism

June 2020 | Feminist scholars, including Network member Priscyll Anctil Avoine, debate the impact of state architectures on women’s movements, partisan organizations and policy advocacy using innovative discursive, institutional and intersectional approaches.

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Classified as: Priscyll Anctil Avoine, Research Network on Women Peace and Security, RNWPS, domestic violence, india
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Published on: 27 Jan 2022

Expert: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women | November 25

Every year, from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (World Human Rights Day), Canadians observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It is an opportunity to come together to call out, speak up and renew our commitment to end gender-based violence. (Women and Gender Equality Canada) 

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Classified as: McGill experts, Shaheen Shariff, Department of Integrated Studies in Education, Faculty of Education, gender based violence, domestic violence, violence against women and girls, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
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Published on: 24 Nov 2021

Researcher to address gender based violence with Government of Canada grant

On August 6, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development announced agreements that will see almost $200 million over two years flow to shelters, sexual assault centres and organizations supporting women and children experiencing violence. This will ensure these critical front-line organizations can continue to provide life-saving services and supports to those who need it most.

Classified as: domestic violence, Faculty of Education, gender, Indigenous, youth violence
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Published on: 12 Aug 2021

Domestic violence deters contraception

Domestic violence takes many forms. The control of a woman’s reproductive choices by her partner is one of them. A major study published in PLOS One, led by McGill PhD student Lauren Maxwell, showed that women who are abused by their partner or ex-partner are much less likely to use contraception; this exposes them to sexually transmitted diseases and leads to more frequent unintended pregnancies and abortions. These findings could influence how physicians provide contraceptive counselling.

Classified as: Research, HIV, Condoms, abortion, contraception, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, IPV, Millenium Goals, violence
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Published on: 31 Mar 2015
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