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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
    SOCIAL JUSTICE CRIME PREVENTION VULNERABLE GROUPS WOMEN YOUTH

    Stemming youth violence in Côte d’Ivoire

    Research led by Université Alassane Ouattara reveals how Côte d’Ivoire’s youth have emerged as victims and perpetrators of violent crime, and points to the measures that can offer them a brighter future.
    Published date
    Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 10:30
  • 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