Continuum of sexual and gender-based violence risks among Syrian refugee women and girls in Lebanon

• DOI: 10.1186/s12905-020-01009-2
• Publication Date: 2020-08-14T13:03:00Z
• Authors: Sophie Roupetz; Stephanie Garbern; Saja Michael; Harveen Bergquist; Heide Glaesmer; Susan A. Bartels
• Keywords: Thematic Analysis; Harassment; Sexual Violence

A myriad of factors including socio-economic hardships impact refugees, with females being additionally exposed to various forms sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The aim this qualitative analysis was understand provide new insight into the experiences SGBV among Syrian refugee women girls in Lebanon. data are gained from a larger mixed-methods study, investigating Lebanon, using an iPad collection tool, SenseMaker®. SenseMaker survey intentionally did not ask direct questions about but instead enabled stories become apparent wide range daily lives girls. For analysis, all first-person by female respondents were included thematic as well random selection male who provided In total, 70 327 first person 42 159 shared dialogue on SGBV. While harassment mainly reported girls, much more likely talk explicitly exploitation. Due different risks public, unmarried at high risk child marriage, whereas married often experienced some form IPV and/or DV. abusive relationships, continued face they sought divorces attempted flee unhealthy situations. This study contributes existing literature examining for refugees integrated their host community, also incorporating perceptions men. Our findings shed light importance recognizing family whole, addition each individual members supports considering cycle only across woman's lifespan generations. Gendered differences how discussed may have implications design future research focused