How can we put an end to gender-based violence?

How can we put an end to gender-based violence?

Take action: 10 ways you can help end violence against women, even during a pandemic

1. Listen to and believe survivors.
2. Teach the next generation and learn from them.
3. Call for responses and services fit for purpose.
4. Understand consent.
5. Learn the signs of abuse and how you can help.
6. Start a conversation.

What are the recent statistics of gender-based violence?

Over 9 500 gender-based violence cases were reported, and 13 000 cases of domestic violence. During the quarter, 897 women were murdered, 64 more than in the quarter from the previous year – an increase of 7.7%.

What is your take on gender-based violence?

It is rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power and harmful norms. Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious violation of human rights and a life-threatening health and protection issue. It is estimated that one in three women will experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime.

How can we prevent gender-based violence in SA?

Make your voice heard by declaring publicly that enough is enough:

1. challenge the normalisation of violence against women and children.
2. challenge gender stereotype and roles.
3. challenge condoning of violence against women and children.
4. challenge sexist jokes and remarks about women.

How can we stop gender inequality?

Five Ways to Fight Gender Inequality

1. Give girls access to education.
2. Give women platforms to be in power and achieve economic success.
3. End violence and sexual assault against women.
4. Assure girls and women have access to menstrual health facilities.
5. End child marriage.

What human rights does gender-based violence violate?

People who experience gender violence may suffer from different human rights violations – for example the right to life, freedom from torture and degrading treatment, freedom from discrimination and the right to safety and security.

Who is mostly affected by gender-based violence?

Gender-based violence disproportionately affects girls and women, particularly through certain forms of violence such as child marriage, intimate partner violence, female genital mutilation, ‘honour’ killings or trafficking.

How can schools prevent gender-based violence?

In order to prevent SRGBV, it is important to:

1. curriculum approaches that prevent violence and promote gender equality.
2. training education staff to give them the tools to prevent and respond to SRGBV.
3. safe spaces where co-curricular interventions can be a useful entry point for addressing SRGBV.

How can we stop youth violence?

Preventing Youth Violence

1. Modify the physical and social environment.
2. Reduce exposure to community-level risks.
3. Street outreach and community norm change.