Combating Gender-Based Violence: Legislative Strategies
Summary
This brief looks at Rwanda to examine how post-conflict societies can combat gender-based violence. Looking across post-conflict contexts, this report draws a connection between the dearth of female leaders in government and the perpetuation of widespread gender discrimination and violence.
Citation
Gomez, Jessica. Combating Gender-Based Violence: Legislative Strategies. Washington, DC: Inclusive Security, 2008.
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