Query 245 - Africa Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Analysis

Date published

10 Jun 2019

Evidence on the main forms and divers of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and gender inequality across the Africa region.

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Query response

Area of work this relates to

Gender-Based Violence

Project this relates to

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Helpdesk

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