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Confident woman survivor of gender-based violence advocating for mental health access.

GBV Survivors Need More Than Sympathy, Families Must Push for Mental Health Access

Nguvu Change Leader Valerie Aura says, family support is critical for survivors as they begin their healing journey and cope with post-traumatic stress The Africa Data Hub, in its ‘Silencing Women – Tracking and Humanising Femicide Cases in Kenya’ report, described 2024 as the worst year on record. The platform, in collaboration with data studio […]

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African woman with vibrant makeup and traditional attire promoting gender-based violence awareness.

‘Say No’ Release To Raise Awareness About Gender-Based Violence

“I believe that music has the power to spark meaningful conversations, foster empathy, and inspire positive change,” said Liz Ogumbo. “With ‘Say No,’ we hope to amplify the voices of survivors, raise awareness about the root causes of gender-based violence, and mobilize people to join us in creating a world free from violence and inequality.” […]

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Green Door Women’s Shelter Rewrites African Proverbs To Shift The Narrative On Gender-Based Violence

“We can’t change the past, but we can start a new story for all South African women.” – Brown Lekekela, founder of Green Door Traditionally, our cultural heritage has not groomed men to be a safe haven for women. Whether African, English, or Afrikaans, problematic proverbs remain steadfast, normalising the fate of the burdensome life […]

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Using Technology To Fight SA’s Pandemic Of Gender-Based Violence

South Africa’s annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children is well underway, once again highlighting how the grave threat faced by the country’s women has reached crisis levels. While statistics paint a grim picture, technology has a significant role to play in preventing and combating gender-based violence (GBV), says Warren […]

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Youth Activist-led Social Enterprise Inspires Next Generation Of Female Leaders

Blackboard Africa tackles gender-based violence by inspiring, empowering young girls with leadership skills and practical tools for building a better future. Looking out over the skyline of the vibrant city of Johannesburg, one youth activist considers the work that still lies ahead to safeguard women’s rights and safety. In a country with one of the […]

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