Government responses to COVID-19 and impact on GBV services and programmes: comparative analysis of the situation in South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria

AbstractAs governments impose restrictive policies to contain infectious disease outbreaks, pre-existing gender-based inequalities are often exacerbated, increasing the risk of gender-based violence (GBV). Despite international guidance on the need for continued provision of GBV services during emer...

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Main Authors: Neetu A. John, Paul Bukuluki, Sara E. Casey, Dhruvi B. Chauhan, Moriam O. Jagun, Nicoletta Mabhena, Mary Mwangi, Terry McGovern
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/26410397.2023.2168399