Step 1: Listen Make yourself available to listen to survivors and victims who want to confide in you. Don’t worry about knowing the right thing to say, or the right questions to ask. Listening is about creating a space for someone to share as much as they want to, without pressure or judgment. If your […]
Tag: GBV
How to spot an abuser
Often, we’re looking for abuse in the victims. But abusers can be right in front of our noses. Here a few warning signs that someone might be violent and you may need to check in on their domestic partners and family: Humiliation: Verbal abuse Demeaning the victim either privately or publicly Embarrassment or humiliation of […]
If you’re reading this and you’re a man, you are obviously committed to stopping #GBV. To continue to be a part of the solution, it’s important that you speak to other men about GBV and the societal attitudes that make it so pervasive. You should worry if you’ve heard a male friend say or hint […]
What is gender-based violence?
Before you can spot signs that someone in your community is a victim of #GBV, you need to know that there is a wide spectrum of abusive and violent activities that fall under this kind of violence. Physical violence – all forms of physical abuse ranging from the smallest amount of force to murder – […]