Break the chain implies breaking the cycle of violence which is often perpetrated through generations.
End violence is clear and direct leaving no room for ambiguity.
Empower lives which is a shift to focus from just stopping violence to empowering survivors and potential Victim’s
Violence against women and children is unacceptable. Every one has the right to live without fear. Support survivors and report Incidents.
What is violence against women and children?
Violence against women and children is when someone hurts or maltreat them physically, emotionally or sexually just because of their gender or age or undue advantage, this can includes things like domestic abuse, harassment, human trafficking and many more.
Forms of violence
Physical abuse
Physical harm or threat of harm
Emotional/ phycological abuse
Verbal abuse, manipulation, gaslighting
Sexual abuse / assault
Unwanted sexual contact or exploitation
Neglect
Lack of care, food shelter and medical attention
Financial Abuse
Controlling access to money or resources
Human trafficking involving
Forced labor, sex trade or exploitation
Child marriage
Forcing kids into marriage
Female genital multilation – FGM
Harmful traditional practices
Online harassment such cyber bulling, stalking or exploitation
Control measures
Education and awareness
Teach kids and adults about respect ,consent and healthy relationships
Support survivors
Provide safe spaces , counselling and Resources the for vitamins
Community engagement
Encourage men and boys to be allies and challenge harmful norms
Strengths laws and enforcement
Ensure policies protect women and kids and consequences for perpetrators
Empower economic independence by supporting women economic empowerment to reduce vulnerability
Together we can stop all forms of violence against women and children
– Benjamin Ibrahim writes from Lokoja, Kogi state.
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