Gender Based Violence Prevention and Awareness
One of the greatest threats to individuals, families and societies around the world
Support and respect
One of the greatest threats to individuals, families and societies around the world is violence and abuse which is carried out against women and girls solely because of their gender, or which affects women and girls disproportionately.
As part of our ongoing work to end gender-based violence, we are committed to supporting those who have been affected by domestic abuse by supporting individuals and communities practically, and encouraging and advocating for change at local, national and international levels.
Our programmes are integrated to bring change through educating and empowering women. In areas where our education programmes are run, women often report a decrease in domestic abuse, and more equal and positive relationships in the home. Men whose wives have benefitted from our programmes frequently report that they now see their partners as equals, and where they once would have been violet towards them, they now treat them with dignity and respect.
Treated with dignity
Mothers’ Union practically meets the needs of those affected by gender-based violence in many ways across the world:
- In the DRC, MU members work closely with survivors, particularly those affected by sexual violence as a result on conflict, by providing emotional support, meeting basic needs such as housing, and equipping women to become economically empowered.
- In Britian & Ireland, members work closely with local domestic violence refuges, providing essentials such as toiletries, food and clothing for women and children who have been forced to flee their home due to violence.
- The funding of counselling for survivors of domestic violence and rape in war-torn countries such as Sudan.
- The running of Bible study sessions, looking at what the Bible says about physical and sexual violence, encouraging women to understand that they are made in the image of God, rebuilding self-esteem, worth and confidence, and breaking stigma and shame.
- Advocating with decision-makers and people in power to bring about necessary change, including changes to local and national law and policies.
- Campaigning for legislation which prevents gender-based violence by tackling root causes including gender inequality and harmful norms and attitudes about gender, as well as calling for all forms of violence against women and girls to be outlawed everywhere.
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