Understanding women ’s experience of violence and the political economy of gender in conflict: the case of Syria

Political conflicts create significant risks for women, as new forms and pathways of violence emerge, and existing patterns of violence may get amplified and intensified. The systematic use of sexual violence as a tactic of war is well-documented. Emergent narratives from the Middle East also highlight increasing risk and incidence of violence among displaced populations in refugee camps in countries bordering states affected by conflict. However, much less is known about the changing nature of violence and associated risks and lived experiences of women across a continuum of violence faced within the country and across national borders.

Source: Reproductive Health Matters - May 30, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Khuloud Alsaba, Anuj Kapilashrami Tags: ISSUES IN CURRENT POLICY Source Type: research