Leveraging faith-leaders to prevent violence against women and girls: A qualitative study of evangelical faith-leaders' perceptions in Woliso, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) affects 1 in 3 women globally. Religion can be both a driver and a potential solution for VAWG. Evidence suggests that faith-leaders can create positive change around VAWG and improve ideas of gender equality, but it is critical to have a context-specific understanding of existing awareness. In Ethiopia, Evangelical faith-leaders' perceptions of VAWG have not been studied.

Aim

To increase understanding of Evangelical faith-leaders' perceptions of gender equality and VAWG and their views on how they can address VAWG, in Woliso, Ethiopia.

Methods

A qualitative study design drawing on 14 semi-structured interviews and observational data from workshops with Evangelical faith-leaders that explored their views on gender equ

SUBMITTER: Berhanu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11942365 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature