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CALL FOR PAPERS - Issue 9 - Protective Knowledge



PROTECTIVE SKILLS:

FIELDS, EXPERIENCES AND PRACTICES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST GBV IN AFRICA


Global Africa is launching a call for contributions for its 9th issue, devoted to “Protective Knowledge” in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in Africa. This issue aims to offer in-depth, multidisciplinary scientific reflection on field experiences, local practices, and innovative solutions developed by actors engaged in this fight.


Objectives of the issue:

  • Enrich the debate on GBV, by providing new and relevant data on the realities, causes, consequences, and solutions to fight against GBV in Africa.

  • Enhance skills acquired from the experiences and practices of local actors in their engagement against GBV.

  • Showcase evidence-based solutions and discuss the benefits, challenges, scientific as and practical perspectives.

  • Reflect on "protective skills," particularly in the fight against GBV.


Thematic axes:

  • Potentialities and weaknesses of the legal framework

  • Diversified and integrated care measures

  • Best practices: issues and challenges in replicating (social) innovations

  • Competition or complementary among the NGOs involved

  • ⁠Timeline of projects

  • Consolidation and reversibility of outcomes

  • ⁠Community ownership and sustainable social change

  • ⁠Holistic Housing Centers


Submission instructions:

Interested researchers and practitioners are invited to submit their papers according to the instructions to authors available here. Contributions should reflect solid field experience and a multidisciplinary perspective.


Timetable:

  • Submission deadline: until October 28, 2024

  • Notification of acceptance: November 4, 2024

  • Publication of issue: March 20, 2025


If you have any questions or require further information, please contact our editorial team at: redaction@globalafricasciences.org




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