ABSTRACT
Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is a major public health issue worldwide, a violation of human rights and in some cases a crime against humanity. It comprises sexual violence, emotional-psychological violence, physical violence, harmful cultural practices and socio-economic violence. This chapter first, explores the nature of SGBV that refugees, asylum seekers and undocumented migrants in Belgium and the Netherlands experienced after arriving in the EU. Second, discusses which perceived risk and preventive factors may be considered decisive determinants for the prevention of SGBV in this population. Topics addressed in the training included sexual and reproductive health, SGBV, gender, psychosocial education, the study conceptual framework and conducting in-depth interviews in an empathic and ethically sound way. The questionnaire comprised four parts: sociodemographic data, sexual health, personal or close peer SGBV experiences since arriving in Europe and prevention of SGBV. Sikweyiya and Jewkes's suggestion that risks in SGBV research can remain minimal when protocols are followed.
