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Empowered Aid: Reducing Risks Of Sexual Exploitation And Abuse In Fuel & Firewood Distribution
The Empowered Aid policy brief (January 2020) details findings from participatory action research conducted by the Global Women’s Institute (GWI) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The study focused on South Sudanese refugees in Uganda's Bidi Bidi and Imvepi settlements, specifically examining how the distribution of fuel and firewood creates risks for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA).
This comprehensive manual and toolkit, developed by the Global Women's Institute (GWI), serves as a bridge between academic researchers and humanitarian practitioners. It provides the ethical and technical foundation required to conduct Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation (M&E) on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) specifically within refugee and conflict-affected populations.
Research to Action Toolkit: VAWG in Conflict and Humanitarian Settings
This Research to Action Toolkit, developed by the Global Women’s Institute (GWI) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC), provides a practical framework for turning academic research on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) into actionable humanitarian programming. Designed specifically for practitioners and policymakers in conflict settings, the toolkit addresses the gap between data collection and field implementation, emphasizing that evidence must be accessible and interpretable to create effective protection strategies.
Interventions To Prevent Violence Against Women And Girls Globally
This 2025 systematic review updates the evidence for the RESPECT women framework, confirming that VAWG is preventable through targeted, evidence-based action. Key updates show that empowerment training and survivor psychological support are now proven "promising" strategies across both high-income and low-income settings. While microfinance paired with gender training has gained strong evidence in low-income countries, the review notes that perpetrator interventions still lack consistent proof of effectiveness. What Works
Prevention Of Violence Against Women And Girls: What Does The Evidence Say?
This Lancet paper demonstrates that violence is preventable when interventions shift from mere response to primary prevention. While high-income countries focus on survivor support, low- and middle-income countries are leading the way with participatory models like SASA! and IMAGE. These successful programs reduce violence by combining community mobilization, group training for both men and women, and economic empowerment to challenge the deep-seated gender norms that enable abuse.
Interventions To Prevent Or Reduce Violence Against Women And Girls: A Systematic Review Of Reviews
This paper, commissioned by the World Bank, is a systematic review of reviews that synthesizes global evidence on interventions to prevent or reduce Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). By analyzing 58 high-quality reviews covering 290 interventions, the researchers identified what strategies actually work to decrease victimization and perpetration.
The Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for Gender-based Violence in Emergencies Programming
The Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for GBV in Emergencies is a global framework designed to ensure that humanitarian aid for survivors is safe, ethical, and high-quality. Developed by the Global Women’s Institute (GWI) and Trócaire, it establishes 16 essential standards—such as healthcare, safe spaces, and legal aid—prioritizing a survivor-centered approach. Because data collection in conflict zones can increase risks for women, the framework mandates strict "do no harm" protocols, including the use of female enumerators, encrypted data storage, and informed consent to prevent retaliation or re-traumatization.
Covid-19: Reducing The Risk Of Infection Might Increase The Risk Of Intimate Partner Violence
This commentary highlights a "shadow pandemic" where life-saving COVID-19 containment measures inadvertently increased the risk of intimate partner violence (IPV). The authors argue that quarantine mandates—characterized by physical isolation, economic stress, and limited mobility—mirror the exact tactics used by abusers to exert control.
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Global Women’s Institute (GWI) is a world leader in research and action to end gender-based violence. Over the last decade, GWI has proven that violence is preventable, documenting a 70% reduction in partner violence in Nicaragua and a 45% reduction in Haiti through community-led models. By leading the global "What Works" consortium and launching the GenderPro professional certification, GWI bridges the gap between grassroots activism and international policy, providing the evidence and training needed to protect women in both stable and conflict-affected settings.
Community-Based Approaches to Intimate Partner Violence
Community-based mobilization is the most effective strategy for preventing intimate partner violence (IPV) by targeting root causes across the socio-ecological spectrum. Unlike reactive services, proven models like SASA! and Stepping Stones proactively transform harmful social norms and power imbalances through long-term community engagement. By involving men, boys, and local leaders in critical dialogue, these programs shift social attitudes from acceptance to action, achieving up to a 52% reduction in physical violence.
