Gender Based Violence and Rights - Front Cover

Gender Based Violence and Rights - Back Cover

Gender Based Violence and Rights

Author(s): Dr. Kumaraswamy C Ms. Deepika N

300

Language:
English

Genre(s):
Social Sciences

ISBN13:
9789359112329

ISBN10:
9359112321

Format:
Paperback

Trim:
8x10

Pages:
96

Publication date:
29-Apr-2024

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Gender-based violence (GBV) is a worldwide crisis impacting one in three women throughout their lives, encompassing physical, sexual, and intimate partner violence. About 27% of women aged 15-49 have experienced intimate partner violence, while 7% have suffered non-partner sexual assault. This issue results in significant social and economic costs, reaching up to 3.7% of GDP in some countries. GBV adversely affects women's health and can increase the risk of HIV. Tackling GBV requires a comprehensive, community-driven approach that challenges harmful social norms. Effective prevention and response efforts depend on training modules for frontline workers, social work professionals, and other stakeholders.

Dr. Kumaraswamy C

Dr. Kumaraswamy C began his career in 1987 and is an eminent academic and development professional with over four decades of experience in social transformation. He holds an MBA, MSW, PGDHRM, and other professional qualifications, along with a Ph.D. in Women’s Empowerment. He has worked as an Associate Professor in Social Work and Management for the past ten years. He has also led numerous development projects across India, particularly in the areas of women’s development and Panchayati Raj Institutions, in association with organizations such as German Agro Action, UNICEF, CARE, DFID, the World Bank, and NRLM.

Ms. Deepika N

Deepika N. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies. She holds a postgraduate degree in Social Work with specialization in Community Organization from St. Joseph’s University, securing second rank, and is pursuing a Ph.D. at Davanagere University on tribal livelihoods in the Western Ghats. With over five years of teaching and development-sector experience, she teaches Project Management and has worked extensively with NGOs on organic farming, SHGs, women empowerment, and rural livelihoods.