Guruge, Sepali2016-09-022016-09-022016-05http://hdl.handle.net/10625/55715The project identified barriers to developing a coordinated response to intimate partner violence (IPV) in Sri Lanka, and provided the research evidence needed to support strategic policy and programming efforts, while building relationships with non-health sectors for future work, particularly in post-conflict areas in Sri Lanka. From a policy perspective the work calls for a better alignment of the health ministry’s mandate in IPV-related policymaking with the Violence against Women framework under the Ministry of Women’s Affairs and Child Development. Few women seek help from hospitals, police, and agencies providing IPV-related services. This project report provides details of outputs and activities.Text1 digital file (99 p. : ill.)Application/pdfenStrengthening health policy response to address intimate partner violence in the Sri Lankan context : final technical report (January, 2014 – March, 2016)Final Technical Report