Violence against adolescent girls: trends and lessons for East Africa
publication
Violence against adolescent girls: trends and lessons for East Africa
09.12.2018 | Cross-country
Country
Cross-country
Capability domains
Bodily integrity and freedom from violence
Year of publication
2018
Authors
Maureen Murphy Jeffrey Bingenheimer Junior Ovince Manuel Contreras
This brief highlights research that examines the unique experience of adolescent girls by specifically exploring the types of gender-based violence and the drivers of this violence affecting this group within the context of South Sudan, where women and girls experience high levels of gender inequality and subordination. Key findings from this mixed-methods research can inform policymakers, UN agencies and donors as they identify and support programs that will effectively prevent and respond to violence against adolescent girls in conflict and humanitarian settings.
Suggested citation
Murphy, M., Bingenheimer, J., Ovince, J. and Contreras, M. (2018) 'Violence against adolescent girls: trends and lessons for East Africa.' Policy Brief. London: Global Women’s Institute, Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence. (https://www.gage.odi.org/publication/violence-against-adolescent-girls-policy/)
