Gender-Based Violence

Gender-Based Violence: Beyond the Crises in Cameroon and Effects on Mental Well-Being

By Tazoacha Francis, Claudia Masa and Dr. Odette KIBU|2022-07-12T09:05:15+00:00July 12th, 2022|Categories: Education & Health Policy, Publications|Tags: , , |

However, Gender-based violence in Cameroon has been an existing reality prior to these crises and occurs even in areas where guns are silent. As a result, the mental health condition of the abused women and girls may be affected, including depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use disorder.

Evaluation of Mechanisms to Combat Gender-Based Violence In the Far North Region of Cameroon

By Nkafu Policy Institute|2021-12-14T12:35:34+00:00August 6th, 2021|Categories: Publications|Tags: , |

The analysis of GBV response mechanisms revealed several gaps, especially in terms of human and financial resources. Indeed, several structures do not have the human resources needed to act effectively and suffer from a lack of funding for their functioning and activities.

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