Shifting Perspectives: Recognising GBV as a Public Health Issue

Over the years, frontline workers, community members, friends, and leaders who have participated in Sama’s workshops and short courses on gender-based violence (GBV) have developed deep reflections and strong commitments to the issue and its survivors. These insights have emerged through their sustained engagement with GBV from a feminist and gender justice perspective. Here is a glimpse of some of the most significant reflections. Continue reading

Short Course on Addressing GBV as a Public Health Concern

To address gender-based violence (GBV) as a public health concern, Sama is organising a short course for healthcare professionals, medical officers, medical students, and residents. The aim is to enhance current perspectives and capacities, preparedness, and responses so as to be able to address these challenges effectively. The short course will be hosted in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, between 6 and 10 January 2025. APPLY NOW! Continue reading

Towards Addressing Gender Inequity and Gender-Based Violence: ASHAs

Adding to the series of training modules designed for healthcare providers, titled “Towards Addressing Gender Inequity and Gender-Based Violence,” is a training module tailored for ASHAs. As front-line community health workers, ASHAs have very frequent interactions with the community. Because of their location, they are also accessible and are often a safe and initial point of contact for survivors of violence. Continue reading