May 10, 2011.
Tagged: Gender Based Violence, Women's network
Direct and indirect impacts of small arms on women in the Middle East include armed domestic violence and “crimes committed in the name of honour”, as well as long term social, economic and psychological effects of
revenge killings between male family members, tribal vendettas and celebratory shootings resulting in
death and serious injury. Women who have been injured are considered an added burden on the family,
and in some cases they are marginalised and rejected by their family. When a woman loses her husband
to gun violence, she must struggle to provide for family members.
This report presents the main findings of an assessment conducted in Lebanon, Jordan and Occupied
Palestinian Territory from January to May 2011 by providing a situation overview, challenges and entry
points for action in each country and presenting recommendations for future interventions.