Women, Gender & Gun Violence in the Middle East 2011
21 October 2011 - This
report presents the main findings of an assessment conducted in Lebanon,
Jordan and Occupied
Palestinian Territory
from January to May 2011 by providing a situation overview, challenges and
recommendations for future interventions. The proliferation of small arms has
prevented women from exercising some of their most basic rights. Impacts
include armed domestic violence and “crimes committed in the name of honour”,
as well as long term social, economic and psychological effects of revenge
killings between male family members, tribal vendettas and celebratory
shootings resulting in death and serious injury.
Author:
Rebecca Gerome
Publisher:
IANSA Women's Network