gender parity, but violence against women remains a significant problem in the country. As the COVID-19 pandemic has … exacerbated the problem of gender-based violence, women's labor force participation rate reduced by 10 percentage points as well …

poor, corroborating the challenges women face in the labor market. This profile looks at gender-based violence (GBV) in … Saint Lucia, discussing the levels of gender-based violence (GBV), legal, institutional and policy environment for address … GBV, social norms driving this violence, and the mechanisms to prevent and respond to GBV …

In Brazil, violence against women and girls (VAWG), which is a manifestation of gender-based violence (GBV), is a major … concern. Intimate partner violence is the most common form of violence. The COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020 added new layers … end violence against women, including health, social assistance, public security, and justice services, were stalled …

the gender inequality index. Guyana faces significant challenges in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and supporting …

exacerbated the situation, resulting in an increase in reported cases of domestic and intrafamily violence …

the tourism industry. Jamaica has a high prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV), with a domestic violence rate that … increased by 15.6 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year. Exposure to violence has been found to have negative … recreational drugs. The Covid-19 pandemic has intensified intimate partner violence (IPV), with a higher percentage of women …

living with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ groups. In order to address violence and discrimination against women and girls in …