Violence Against Women and Girls: Effectiveness of Intervention Programs

The widespread prevalence of physical, sexual and psychological abuse and violence that affect many women and girls was a largely overlooked topic of policy interest for a long time. Fortunately, this has started to change over the last two decades after a consistent effort of women-rights and aligned non-governmental groups at local, national and international levels.

With the attention of policymakers on the issue now largely secured, what is needed is a collection of solid empirical evid...