PROTECTIVE SKILLS: FIELDS, EXPERIENCES AND PRACTICES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST GBV IN AFRICA
Global Africa is launching a call for contributions for its 9th issue, devoted to “Protective Knowledge” in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in Africa. This issue aims to offer in-depth, multidisciplinary scientific reflection on field experiences, local practices, and innovative solutions developed by actors engaged in this fight.
Objectives of the issue:
- Enrich the debate on GBV, by providing new and relevant data on the realities, causes, consequences, and solutions to fight against GBV in Africa.
- Enhance skills acquired from the experiences and practices of local actors in their engagement against GBV.
- Showcase evidence-based solutions and discuss the benefits, challenges, scientific as and practical perspectives.
- Reflect on “protective skills,” particularly in the fight against GBV.
Thematic axes:
- Potentialities and weaknesses of the legal framework
- Diversified and integrated care measures
- Best practices: issues and challenges in replicating (social) innovations
- Competition or complementary among the NGOs involved
- Timeline of projects
- Consolidation and reversibility of outcomes
- Community ownership and sustainable social change
- Holistic Housing Centers
Submission instructions:
Interested researchers and practitioners are invited to submit their papers according to the instructions to authors available here. Contributions should reflect solid field experience and a multidisciplinary perspective.
Timetable:
- Submission deadline: until October 28, 2024
- Notification of acceptance: November 4, 2024
- Publication of issue: March 20, 2025
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact our editorial team at: redaction@globalafricasciences.org