Publication

More than Numbers

Number of pages: 37

Publication date: 20 May 2016

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

More than Numbers presents an overview of the situation of Syrian women and girls. It provides an introduction to gender-based violence during emergencies, the forms of gender-based violence in Syria and neighbouring countries, the contributing factors and the impact it’s having on individuals, families and communities. It also includes a list of recommendations and challenges that may help in designing strategies and programmes to better address gender-based violence and influence changes of cultural norms.

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  • 24 May 2016
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  • 22 April 2016
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