Transforming Harmful Gender Norms in Solomon Islands: A study of the Oxfam Safe Families Program
Publication date
2019-10-01Keywords
Genderfamily violence
ending violence against women
EVAW
VAW
social norms
violence prevention
gender norms
Safe Families
bride pricegender rolesgender inequalitygender equality
Country
Solomon IslandsMetadata
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Oxfam AustraliaMonash University
The Equality Institute
Sexual Violence Research Initiative
Document type
Research reportDescription
This report outlines the findings from a qualitative study and process evaluation to assess the implementation of Oxfam’s Safe Families program in Solomon Islands. The study sought to understand the processes of shifting harmful social norms that drive family and sexual violence in Solomon Islands. It provides insights into the strict gendered norms and gendered roles at individual, relationship, community and societal levels, the practise of bride price and how these practises, norms and attitudes relate to violence against women.