Gender-Based Violence as a Global Public Health Challenge: Intersections, Determinants, and Pathways to Prevention
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2026 | Viewed by 9
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Interests: social work; group social work; scientific evidence of social impact; Roma people; gender based violence
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most pervasive human rights violations and a pressing global public health issue. According to the World Health Organization, one in three women worldwide experiences physical or sexual violence in her lifetime, with severe consequences for health, dignity, and social participation. Despite increasing awareness and international efforts, GBV persists across cultural, social, and economic contexts, underscoring the need for innovative and evidence-based responses.
Recent research has advanced our understanding of the prevalence and health impacts of GBV, as well as the structural and cultural factors that sustain it. Yet important gaps remain regarding how GBV intersects with other forms of inequality (such as ethnicity, migration status, socioeconomic position, or age) and how these intersections shape vulnerability and resilience. To address these challenges, comprehensive and interdisciplinary approaches are required, combining epidemiological analyses, qualitative accounts of lived experiences, and evaluations of prevention and intervention strategies.
This Special Issue welcomes contributions that expand theoretical and practical knowledge of GBV and its impact on health and well-being. We especially encourage papers highlighting intersectional and cross-cultural perspectives, innovative methodologies, community-based approaches, and policy-relevant evidence. By bringing together diverse voices and disciplines, this Special Issue aims to inform public health policies and contribute to the eradication of GBV worldwide.
Dr. Ariadna Munté-Pascual
Dr. Ane López De Aguileta
Prof. Dr. Carmen Elboj-Saso
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gender-based violence
- gender violence
- public health
- intersectionality
- health inequalities
- prevention and intervention
- human rights
- policy responses
- social impact
- co-creation
- successful actions
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