Relationship Between Gender-based Violence And Poor Access To Water, Sanitation, And Hygiene Services

Author(s)/Creator(s)

Yousra Abu SharekhFollow

Document Type

Poster

Language

English

Date

Summer 8-12-2021

Keywords

water, sanitation, hygiene, GBV

Description/Abstract

It is generally believed that gender gaps in having access to safe, equitable and adequate Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services arise from the unfair distribution of WASH resources between females and males, in addition to the gender norms that assign WASH responsibilities to women and girls.

It was found that poor access to WASH services is not a main cause of Gender Based Violence (GBV), however, it increases the vulnerability of females to different types of GBV. It is strongly recommended to conduct research on GBV and access to WASH facilities that is more comprehensive, qualitative, reliable and evidence based.

Disciplines

Gender and Sexuality | Social and Behavioral Sciences | Sociology

Funder(s)

Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State

Funding ID

S-ECAGD-21-CA-3004

Recommended Citation

Abu Sharekh, Yousra, "Relationship Between Gender-based Violence And Poor Access To Water, Sanitation, And Hygiene Services" (2021). International Programs. 131.
https://surface.syr.edu/eli/131

Creative Commons License

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Additional Information

This work has been created with support from the Institute of International Education (IIE)/Fulbright - English for Graduate Students Program.

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