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Preventing gender-based violence: A global imperative

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S. Shantha Kumari
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Anne‐Beatrice Kihara
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Rubina Sohail
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Hadia Majid
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Kristina Gemzell‐Danielsson *
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Giuseppe Benagiano
DOI:10.1002/ijgo.70086delete
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Gender-based violence (GBV) comes in many different forms, including emotional, physical, economic, and cultural. Regardless of its form, it represents an evil that the international community must work hard to eliminate. A crucial step in eradicating men's violent behavior is implementing initiatives aimed at prevention. However, effective prevention requires collaboration among various stakeholders, including policymakers, healthcare providers, psychological and social services, and community organizations. One major obstacle in combating GBV is the fragmentation of efforts. To improve the chances of success, all stakeholders must unite, fostering a dialogue and joint action. It is important that this dialogue includes scientific harmonization between anthropology and social sciences to better understand the origins and nature of male violence. The United Nations have been extremely active in this respect. In 2023, they posted online a document entitled Ten ways to prevent violence against women and girls. Progress has also been made in enrolling men in programs for the prevention of violence and in preventing partner violence among adolescents. However, despite these success stories, there remain significant gaps in ensuring effective prevention among marginalized groups and young women with disabilities, groups that are at elevated risk of becoming victims of violence. In conclusion, success in combating GBV depends on effective collaboration among all those committed to prevention. Unfortunately, reproductive health specialists have often failed to work alongside psychologists and social scientists. The time has come to encourage full cooperation and overcome these barriers.
Keywords:
drivers of violence
gender-based violence
men and violence
violence against women
violence prevention
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