What is Gender Based Voilence?
It is the types of abuse that women, girls, and Two Spirit, trans and non-binary people are at highest risk of experiencing.
Today the violent man who attacked my sister had to walk past 20+ feisty protestors chanting ‘shame’ at Simonstown magistrates court. We will be there every court appearance to ensure justice. No to #GenderBasedViolence
We joined the Zambia Police and the Drug Enforcement Commission to launch a campaign on #GenderBasedViolence and #JuvenileJustice . The launch that took place in Mumbwa district was graced by the Deputy Inspector general of Police Milner Muyambango
Co-host @avonworldwide's @nataliedeacon: "There's often a perception #GenderBasedViolence is something that happens to other people in other places. But it happens in our own communities. We need to continue to speak out & break down that wall of silence."
#BFP_Live
Uch Sharif police have arrested 8 people for allegedly inducing a girl to commit suicide for marrying of her free will.
Find more stories here: https://t.co/nbHGL9W8NQ
#HonourKilling#HonourCrime#GenderBasedViolence
.@pamela_zaballa@NOMOREorg: "It’s important to provide the tools, excitement & narrative for people to call out on #GenderBasedViolence [...] & building movements is the correct way to do it [...] It's not something that any organisation, any company can do by itself." #BFP_Live
#ClimateChange is not #gender neutral. As its impacts are felt on safety, natural resources and livelihoods, #GenderBasedViolence (#GBV) is also on the rise.
@IUCN and @GlobalSpotlight are spotlighting GBV and climate change together: https://t.co/Ab9BidvsnN
#WomensMonth
"We need to start challenging the sense of toxic masculinity and ensure that we can get as many male champions against #GenderBasedViolence as possible … it’s not a battle that will be won without men’s intervention too” - NO MORE's CEO @pamela_zaballa#BFP_Live
Education empowers girls to overcome inequality, unlock their potential, and helps them to realise their rights. Education also helps keep girls safe from #genderbasedviolence, including child marriage #EndChildMarriage
Aarthi Chandrasekhar’s work with survivors of #GenderBasedViolence has shown her how empowering access to care and support can be. Throughout her career, she’s worked within India’s public health system to identify and support survivors of #GBV. (THREAD🧵 ½) #IWD2022
German Parliament + German Embassy 🇩🇪 visited today UNHCR's and partners protection + #Genderbasedviolence prevention and response activities in Metuge, #CaboDelgado.
The visit takes place during #IWD2022 celebrations, bringing everyone together to #BreakTheBias.