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Non-violent trajectories of masculinities amidst urban violence

IMAGES is one of the most comprehensive studies ever on men’s practices and attitudes as they relate to gender norms, attitudes toward gender equality policies, household dynamics including caregiving and men’s involvement as fathers, intimate par
Published date
2017
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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.
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Thursday, April 21, 2016 - 18:00

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Non-violent trajectories of masculinities amidst urban violence

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