“I got courage from knowing that even a daughter-in-law can earn her living”: Mixed methods evaluation of a family-centred intervention to prevent violence against women and girls in Nepal.
Outcomes: Gender‑Based Violence, Women’s Economic Empowerment
View SourceKey Social Norms Take-aways The study underscores that transforming gender norms within families—by working with both women and men, as well as older and younger generations—can create meaningful change, reducing violence and enhancing women’s empowerment.
Objectives This study evaluates a family-centered intervention in Nepal designed to prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG) by addressing underlying gender norms, economic insecurity, and power dynamics within households.
Methods The study used a mixed-methods design, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to assess the impact of the intervention on household relationships, economic well-being, and experiences of violence.
Intervention Details The intervention combined gender-transformative training, economic empowerment activities, and family engagement sessions to challenge harmful norms, improve communication, and strengthen economic resilience.
Results Findings showed reduced acceptance of violence, improved gender attitudes, stronger economic outcomes for women, and better family relationships. Participants reported increased confidence and a greater sense of agency, particularly among women who began earning an income and contributing to household decisions.
Conclusions The intervention was effective in shifting both economic and social drivers of violence, demonstrating the importance of addressing household-level dynamics and involving all family members.
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