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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
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The nature and perpetrators of urban violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing violence and growing, ever-evolving urban crime in a time of unstable institutions and security, soaring urbanization, increasing inequality, and a chronic lack of basic public service including employmen
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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
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CRIME PREVENTION Gender

Who should claim responsibility for local crime prevention and security? Local and national governments struggle with growing problem

Criminal gangs in West and Central Africa are on the rise, and their members are getting younger — some as young as 10.
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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

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Gender and violence in cities

The nature and perpetrators of urban violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Knowledge provides alternatives to a life of crime for urban youth

Who should claim responsibility for local crime prevention and security? Local and national governments struggle with growing problem

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