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  • Research in Action
    Gender

    Gender and violence in cities

    Millions, especially women, live with a deep sense of insecurity and experience violence in a multitude of forms each day.
    Published date
    Friday, October 20, 2017 - 08:30
  • Research in Action
    Justice and security Peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and reconciliation Science and Technology Gender

    Opinion: Using digital tech to improve life for refugees

    Nearly one in every four people in Lebanon is a refugee. This number is staggering, yet not entirely unbelievable given the protracted and emerging conflicts in the Middle East. A rapid influx of refugees from Syria has catapulted Lebanon from the 69th largest refugee-hosting country to the third largest within the past five years. The country also hosts a large proportion of the world's Palestinian refugee population, comprising nearly 10% of the country's population.
    Published date
    Thursday, December 22, 2016 - 14:00
  • Research in Action
    EMPLOYMENT YOUTH EXCLUSION JUSTICE Gender

    Knowledge provides alternatives to a life of crime for urban youth

    An in-depth look at youth violence points to a variety of solutions to prevent crime, including mental health support, building community trust, keeping kids in school, and creating job opportunities.
    Published date
    Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 13:30
  • Research in Action
    Justice and security Gender

    Poverty, population growth, and youth violence in DRC’s cities

    ​Results from IDRC-supported research at the Université de Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), show that unregulated population growth — averaging 10 births per woman — combined with a lack of education and economic opportunities for impoverished youth, contribute to the proliferation of youth gangs who terrorize cities like Kinshasa and Mbuji-Mayi.
    Published date
    Thursday, April 21, 2016 - 18:00