New evidence and tools from the World Health Organization for addressing intimate partner and sexual violence

Garcia-Moreno, Claudia

Friday, March 20, 2015: 10:15 AM-11:35 AM

Room 10/11 (Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel)

Speakers:
Claudia Garcia-Moreno, MD, MSc, World Health Organization
Alessandra Guedes, MA, MSc, PAHO/WHO

Learning Objectives:

To bring attention to the impact of violence against women on the health of women and of children globally by reviewing the latest evidence about the magnitude and health effects of intimate partner and sexual violence against women.
To learn about the evidence-based recommendations by WHO for the provision of health care to survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence and challenges of implementing them in resource-poor settings.
To encourage action by providing an overview of effective interventions and country experiences looking at strengths and challenges of current responses in selected countries.

Description:
IPV and sexual violence against women are major public health problems and violations of human rights, affecting 1 out of every 3 women globally. WHO has taken a leading role in producing evidence about the magnitude and consequences of violence against women, as well as about effective strategies to prevent and respond to such violence. In this symposium, participants will learn about the latest research and tools produced by WHO and implementation challenges in low- and middle-income countries.

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