Social protection systems for women victims of gender-based violence in Zambia: awareness, accessibility and effectiveness.
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Date
2023
Authors
Mtonga, Dingase E; Banda, Rahabe and Mwale-Mkandawire, M.
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American Research Journal of Humanities Social Science
Abstract
This study aimed at exploring awareness, accessibility and effectiveness of Social Protection Systems (SPS) for Women Victims of Gender-Based Violence in Zambia, as a way of mitigating GBV. The study
was qualitatively done under phenomenological design. Purposive sampling was used to sample 4 women victims, 3 officials from government institutions, 2 officials from NGOs dealing with GBV cases who were individually interviewed. Simple random sampling was employed to sample 12 non GBV women victims who completed a questionnaire containing open ended questions. Data was analysed and presented thematically. Findings reviewed that most women are not aware of the existing SPS. Accessibility is a challenge due to distance where such facilities could be accessed, non-existence of SPS in most communities, and lack of knowledge on how SPS can be accessed. Effectiveness is hindered due to insufficient funding, patriarchal system, weak enforcement of laws, lack of trained personnel, and ineffective collaboration between the government and NGOs dealing with GBV cases. The study recommends to the government to ensure SPS are accessible to all women victims of GBV in Zambia.
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