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Exploring mechanisms put in place to reduce/end sexual and gender based violence among young women and adolescents in Dzaleka refugee settlements in Malawi
A qualitative study investigating protective mechanisms, institutional responses, and survival strategies employed by young women and adolescents facing SGBV in Dzaleka.
Priscilla Miseleni Chirambo
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This research provides a critical look at the systems intended to protect young women and adolescents in Dzaleka from Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). It evaluates the effectiveness of institutional responses and highlights the agency of the survivors in developing their own survival strategies.
Key Research Areas
- Protective Mechanisms: Evaluation of formal systems put in place by NGOs and government agencies.
- Institutional Response: Analysis of how reported cases are handled within the camp ecosystem.
- Survival Strategies: Documentation of the informal networks and personal strategies used by young women to navigate safety.
- Adolescent Vulnerability: Specific focus on the unique risks faced by adolescent girls in the settlement.
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- Priscilla Miseleni Chirambo
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- Aug 15, 2021
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