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Gender-Based Violence Country Profile Guyana

Guyana faces several challenges, including poverty and high levels of inequality, ranking 114 out of 170 countries in the gender inequality index. Guyana faces significant challenges in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and supporting women's economic empowerment. The pandemic has only int...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: World Bank Group
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C The World Bank 2023
Series:Other Social Protection Study
Subjects:
Equity And Development
Domestic Violence
Intimate Partner Violence
Gender Monitoring And Evaluation
Prevalence Of Gender-based Violence
Inequality
Covid Impact
Social Norms
Poverty Reduction
Gender Norms
Violence Against Women And Girls (vawg)
Gender And Law
Gender
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Collection: World Bank E-Library Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Guyana faces several challenges, including poverty and high levels of inequality, ranking 114 out of 170 countries in the gender inequality index. Guyana faces significant challenges in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and supporting women's economic empowerment. The pandemic has only intensified these challenges, with women facing greater financial stress and caregiving burdens. The situation is further exacerbated by the influx of refugees and migrants, particularly from Venezuela, who are increasingly vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation and need proper assistance

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