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Responding to Gender-Based Violence in Multiple Crises: Insights from the Darién Gap Case Study

Pollinari, Demetra LU (2024) MIDM19 20241
Department of Human Geography
LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management
Abstract
In humanitarian settings, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a cause of human rights violations, notably affecting women in vulnerable situations. Migration crises, particularly those leading to the displacement of individuals, further aggravate the vulnerability of women. Recent years have seen a feminization of migration, marked by the higher influx of women migrating, highlighting the need for greater focus on studying GBV. This research aims to explore GBV within humanitarian crises, focusing on protecting women's rights. The analysis centers on the migration and humanitarian crises happening in the Darién Gap as a case study. It employs a qualitative method via semi-structured interviews with humanitarian experts to analyze the GBV... (More)
In humanitarian settings, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a cause of human rights violations, notably affecting women in vulnerable situations. Migration crises, particularly those leading to the displacement of individuals, further aggravate the vulnerability of women. Recent years have seen a feminization of migration, marked by the higher influx of women migrating, highlighting the need for greater focus on studying GBV. This research aims to explore GBV within humanitarian crises, focusing on protecting women's rights. The analysis centers on the migration and humanitarian crises happening in the Darién Gap as a case study. It employs a qualitative method via semi-structured interviews with humanitarian experts to analyze the GBV response implemented in the region. The study adopts a Complex Adaptive System (CAS) with a Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) as its theoretical framework. Findings indicate that context influences the humanitarian response during crises. Therefore, it is essential to tailor GBV services to the context and ensure that women are at the forefront of decision-making processes to fulfill their rights. Effective coordination among stakeholders is crucial to achieve this goal. Its absence can hinder the effectiveness of the response and weaken the prioritization of women’s rights, especially in transit migration scenarios. (Less)
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author
Pollinari, Demetra LU
supervisor
organization
course
MIDM19 20241
year
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H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Gender-Based Violence, Humanitarian Crisis, Migration Crisis, Darién Gap, Humanitarian Response, Complex Adaptive System, Human Rights-Based Approach
language
English
id
9166675
date added to LUP
2024-07-24 12:06:42
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2024-07-24 12:06:42
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  abstract     = {{In humanitarian settings, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a cause of human rights violations, notably affecting women in vulnerable situations. Migration crises, particularly those leading to the displacement of individuals, further aggravate the vulnerability of women. Recent years have seen a feminization of migration, marked by the higher influx of women migrating, highlighting the need for greater focus on studying GBV. This research aims to explore GBV within humanitarian crises, focusing on protecting women's rights. The analysis centers on the migration and humanitarian crises happening in the Darién Gap as a case study. It employs a qualitative method via semi-structured interviews with humanitarian experts to analyze the GBV response implemented in the region. The study adopts a Complex Adaptive System (CAS) with a Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) as its theoretical framework. Findings indicate that context influences the humanitarian response during crises. Therefore, it is essential to tailor GBV services to the context and ensure that women are at the forefront of decision-making processes to fulfill their rights. Effective coordination among stakeholders is crucial to achieve this goal. Its absence can hinder the effectiveness of the response and weaken the prioritization of women’s rights, especially in transit migration scenarios.}},
  author       = {{Pollinari, Demetra}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Responding to Gender-Based Violence in Multiple Crises: Insights from the Darién Gap Case Study}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}