It is estimated that approximately 115 million women worldwide face genital mutilation in the name of cultural and religious traditions. While generally practised on young girls, female genital mutilation (FGM) ...more

How does gender inequality within the South African justice system affect rape survivors’ access to legal justice? Is the law able to protect women and bring perpetrators to justice? Rape ...more

This study documents and analyses the manner in which harmful traditional and cultural practices contribute to violence against women in the three South Asian countries of Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri ...more

Although the Constitution of Senegal prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex, class, or language, discrimination against women is pervasive, especially in rural areas where Islamic and traditional customs of ...more

Research and programmes aimed at improving sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of adolescents in Nigeria have largely focused on unmarried girls and boys. But early marriage is prevalent in Nigeria, ...more