‘The most recent international data show that one in three women worldwide experience physical and/or sexual violence by a partner or sexual violence by a non-partner in their lifetimes. This report adds to the evidence base by investigating the prevalence of sexual violence perpetration—as well as risk and protective factors— .among men in five study sites of the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES). .This report proceeds as follows, first, it presents an overview of the IMAGES study. Second, it outlines the data and analytical methods used for this report. Third, it presents findings related to men’s self-reported perpetration of sexual violence. Fourth, it investigates seven domains of possible influences on men’s sexual violence perpetration. Fifth and finally, it closes with actionable lessons and recommendations'.
Report of the international Conference, held on 25 November 2009 in The Hague. It was organised by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was attended by some 130 delegates from Africa and Europe, including representatives of embassies, UN and other international organisations, NGOs, government authorities and regional bodies.