Understanding nature, barriers, and facilitators in addressing sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in conflict zones of Africa: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexual and Gender Based Violence is a pervasive human rights violation that disproportionately affects vulnerable populations in conflict-affected settings. In Africa, regions such as the Demographic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Ethiopia's Tigray have seen the systematic use of SGBV as a weapon of war, with devastating physical, psychological, and socio-economic consequences. Despite increased attention to this issue, significant barriers persist in addressing SGBV effectively.

Objective

This scoping review aims to map the nature, barriers, and facilitators in preventing and responding to sexual and gender based violence in African conflict zones. The review focuses particularly on contexts with ongoing or recent conflict, including Tigray, to inform interv

SUBMITTER: Woldearegay HG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551275 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature