This report puts forward an Indigenous conceptualization
of gender-based violence. It reflects the fruitful result of efforts by Indigenous women around the world, highlights promising practices
in research, political mobilization, and community organizing, and describes future challenges to guarantee that Indigenous women
have the right to a life free from violence.
This report is a companion piece to the UN report, "In-Depth Study on All Forms of Violence Against Women: 2006".
To read the complete report, please click on the link provided below.
Resource URL: http://www.indigenouswomensforum.org/vaiwreport06.pdf
Type/Format of Resource: Article
Category/Topic of interest: Woman Abuse
Population Group: Health Care Service Providers; Social Service Providers; Legal Service Providers
Year of Publication: 2006