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Violence against women is devastating for individual well-being, a major public health concern. and a significant obstacle to economic development. In Sierra Leone, according to the 2019 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS), violence against women remains a significant and macrocritical issue. Sierra Leone’s government has taken several welcome steps to reduce violence against women. Going forward, a holistic approach is needed—involving multiple ministries, to pursue efforts to change attitudes toward violence, and build infrastructure for prevention, reporting, and support. This means expanding one-stop centers, implementing programs to reduce alcohol consumption, and supporting the enforcement of existing laws. Securing domestic financing will be critical to ensure the sustainability of partner-funded programs and the expansion of services.

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Building Human Capital Begins at Home—Combatting Violence Against Women to Foster Development

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    2026年

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  • Monique Newiak,
  • Sahar Priano,
  • Nadia Rasheed

摘要

Violence against women is devastating for individual well-being, a major public health concern. and a significant obstacle to economic development. In Sierra Leone, according to the 2019 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS), violence against women remains a significant and macrocritical issue. Sierra Leone’s government has taken several welcome steps to reduce violence against women. Going forward, a holistic approach is needed—involving multiple ministries, to pursue efforts to change attitudes toward violence, and build infrastructure for prevention, reporting, and support. This means expanding one-stop centers, implementing programs to reduce alcohol consumption, and supporting the enforcement of existing laws. Securing domestic financing will be critical to ensure the sustainability of partner-funded programs and the expansion of services.