11/05/2026
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains one of the biggest challenges affecting families and communities today. GBV refers to harmful acts directed at a person because of their gender. It can happen to women, men, boys, and girls, although women and children are the most affected.
GBV exists in different forms:
• Physical violence – beating, slapping, kicking, or causing bodily harm.
• Emotional and psychological abuse – insults, threats, humiliation, intimidation, and controlling behavior.
• Sexual violence – r**e, forced s*x, unwanted touching, or s*xual harassment.
• Economic violence – denying someone access to money, education, work, or basic needs.
• Digital violence – cyberbullying, online harassment, sharing private photos, or threatening messages online.
The effects of GBV go beyond physical injuries. Survivors may experience trauma, depression, anxiety, fear, low self-esteem, and even long-term health problems. Children who grow up in violent environments are also deeply affected emotionally and psychologically.
As a society, we must speak up against violence, support survivors without judgment, educate young people about respect and consent, and create safe spaces in our homes and communities. Silence only protects the abuser.
A violence-free society starts with me and you. Let us choose respect, kindness, and humanity.
