The brief contains a summary of key findings and policy recommendations.
Intersections of violence against women and girls with state-building and peace-building: Lessons from Nepal, Sierra Leone and South Sudan - Policy Brief
This brief presents findings from a ground-breaking study, conducted as part of the What Works to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in Conflict and Humanitarian Crises programme funded by the UK government, that explores the intersections between VAWG and efforts to secure peace and stability in conflict and post-conflict contexts.
- Countries: Nepal, Sierra Leone, Global, South Sudan
- Co-authors: What Works, Global Women's Institute, CARE, IRC
- Published: October 2018
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