There’s one thing 42-year old Mokube Bertha knows for sure – to ensure the well-being of women and girls in her community, women need to empower other women. And that’s exactly what Mokube’s goal is.

This study draws on three case countries – Nepal, Sierra Leone and South Sudan – to address gaps in evidence and understanding on violence against women and girls (VAWG) during post-conflict transition. It highlights the potential for state-building and peacebuilding processes to address VAWG, and the effect this has in advancing sustainable peace. This is the first time that a systematic approach has been taken to bridge the gap between VAWG and post-conflict state-building / peace-building policies and processes. The study was led by the George Washington Institute (GWI), CARE International UK and International Rescue Committee (IRC), and was conducted as part of the What Works to Prevent VAWG in Conflict and Humanitarian Crises programme, funded by UK aid.

Mariangela, a Protection Officer for the IRC in Colombia, helps with transporting Venezuelan refugees who have left their homes on a daily basis. She talks about what it’s like to work in transportation assistance, what to pay special attention to, and what keeps her motivated, even when faced with the toughest situations.

20-year-old Erika and her son Deivy have made a long journey from Venezuela to Medellin, Colombia's second largest city.

Violence, economic collapse and crippling shortages now dominate life in Venezuela. Since 2014, living standards have been in freefall with food, medicine and basic services all in short supply.

Inside Latin America's largest-ever refugee crisis