Title:
Counselling men to end partner violence in Indonesia and South Africa
Authors:
Ploem, R.
Year:
2010
Serial number:
1
Journal:
Exchange on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender
Pages:
4
-
6
ISSN:
[1871-7551]
Language:
eng
Subject:
Social and Political Change
Keywords:
gender
,
violence
,
human rights
,
empowerment
Abstract:
Gender-based violence has a huge impact on the dignity, autonomy and sexual and reproductive health of women, affecting all aspects of their lives and development. Therefore, women need the full support of society to heal and be empowered, based on the principles of universal human rights. This article discusses an innovative approach of involving men in ending the circle of violence, piloted in Indonesia and South Africa.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Country:
Indonesia
,
South Africa
Region:
Southeast Asia
,
Southern Africa
Category:
Practice
Right:
© 2010 KIT
Document type:
E-article
File:
169845.pdf