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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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