This, the firstWorld report on violence and health, is an important part of WHO��s response to Resolution WHA49.25. It is aimed mainly at researchers and practitioners. The latter include health care workers, social workers, those involved in developing and implementing prevention programmes and ser...
These guidelines provide guidance on definition of sexual harassment; applicable legal and policy frameworks; and outline strategies for prevention and response services and implementation mechanism for addressing sexual harassment in the health sector. The guidelines also provide detailed response...
Violence affects the lives of many Ugandans and when not fatal, can have long-lasting consequences. Deaths are only a fraction of the health and social burden arising from gender based violence and violence against children. Women and girls, children and the elderly bear a higher burden of non-fatal...
The aim of Pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and newborn care guide for essential practice (PCPNC) is to provide evidence-based recommendations to guide health care professionals in the management of women during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum, and post abortion, and newborns during their firs...
Studies from different countries show that the percentage of women 15 to 49 years old who've experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime ranges from 15% to 71%
