Why Do Some Men Use Violence Against Women and How Can We Prevent It? Report and Summary

Dr Emma Fulu served as the technical lead on this collaborative project by Partners for Prevention, which presents the quantitative findings of the ground-breaking United Nations Multi-Country Study on Men and Violence in Asia Pacific.

The report — Why Do Some Men Use Violence Against Women and How Can We Prevent It? — draws on one of the largest ever studies of men’s use of violence in the region, spanning over 10,000 men across six countries. It provides critical evidence on the prevalence, drivers, and patterns of men’s violence against women, including intimate partner violence, non-partner rape, and other forms of gender-based violence. Importantly, the report highlights underlying factors such as gender inequality, harmful masculinities, childhood experiences of violence, and social norms that normalise abuse.

By identifying both risk and protective factors, the study offers valuable insights into how violence can be prevented, emphasising the need for comprehensive, gender-transformative approaches that challenge inequality and support respectful, non-violent masculinities. This resource remains a foundational piece of evidence for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working to end violence against women in the Asia-Pacific and globally.