5 Ways To Help A Person Going Through Gender-Based Violence
Gender-based violence isn’t just a personal issue. It’s a global crisis.
According to UN Women, nearly 1 in 3 women worldwide (about 736 million) have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. And those are just the cases we know about. Many more suffer in silence due to fear, stigma, or lack of support.
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Using Technology to Combat Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
Conflict-related sexual violence is one of the most horrific human rights violations, affecting women, men, girls, and boys in conflict zones at alarming rates.
Over the past decade, the UN has verified more than 51,000 cases, with a staggering 50% increase in 2023 alone. Women and girls account for 95% of victims, and nearly a…
Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Humanitarian Crises
When humanitarian crises erupt, whether due to conflict, natural disasters, or economic collapse, gender-based violence (GBV) often emerges as a hidden yet pervasive crisis in its own right. The breakdown of societal structures, the chaos of mass displacement, and the erosion of community cohesion create an environment where women and girls are disproportionately affected. Amid…
Violence Against Women is a Men’s Issue
Violence against women is at epidemic levels. Most men are not violent, and most treat the women in their lives with respect and care. Yet most have done little to challenge the violence perpetrated by a minority of men. Men have a crucial role to play in joining with women to end this violence and…
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