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Getting dirty: Working with Faith Leaders to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.

Authors :
le Roux, Elisabet
Kramm, Neil
Scott, Nigel
Sandilands, Maggie
Loots, Lizle
Olivier, Jill
Arango, Diana
O'Sullivan, Veena
Source :
Review of Faith & International Affairs; Sep2016, Vol. 14 Issue 3, p22-35, 14p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article offers information on the visit of Pope Francis to the Central African Republic (CAR) in November 2015 to help prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV) in the country. Topics mentioned include the visit shows the power and influence of faith leaders, the willingness of the government to partner with faith-based initiatives, and the effort of faith communities to prevent and respond to GBV.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15570274
Volume :
14
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Review of Faith & International Affairs
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
118003290
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/15570274.2016.1215837