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We couldn't be more pleased with the new appointment of
@LindaBurneyMP as the Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, it's great to see a major political party making this a priority#genderchat#GBV https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/nitv-news/article/2018/06/29/burney-tackle-indigenous-family-violence-part-new-role … -
Adolescent girls from the Island of Ngomirom Doumou in
#Chad explain how they cope with violent extremism.#GBV Halima was recruited by Boko Haram, used as a human bomb in 2015, & was seriously injured. Today she is an agent of change & a paralegal trained by@UNpic.twitter.com/vDMxEOV3rW -
Women should get all the services they need in one place. We need to replicate this example of 1-stop center for comprehensive services for
#GBV survivors. -@UNFPA Exec Director Natalia Kanem (left), visiting Family Protection Center in Juba w/ UN Deputy Sec-Gen@AminaJMohammedpic.twitter.com/jtGoWTgXaO -
With zero tolerance for gender-based violence comes key elements that we need to put in place to prevent
#GBV. -UN Deputy SecGen@AminaJMohammed during visit to Family Protection Center, a UNFPA-supported facility providing comprehensive services for GBV survivors in one place.pic.twitter.com/tZeDBkpEKa -
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@UNFPA receives UN Deputy SecGen Amina Mohammed and SRSG David Shearer in Wau. The DSG expressed appreciation for UNFPA support to#GBV prevention & response, w/c are critical in the peace process. UNFPA provides GBV services at the UN displacement camp and Wau Teaching Hospital pic.twitter.com/tthabTuIWR -
Good morning South Africa. We wish you a great week ahead! Help us end gender based violence by reporting abuse on 0800 428 428 (0800 GBV GBV).
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#GBV victims can call the toll free number on 0800 428 428 (0800 GBV GBV) and will be able to speak to a social worker for assistance and counselling. Callers can also request a social worker from the command centre to contact them by dialling *120*7867# (free) from a cell phone. pic.twitter.com/KVVnzlPPHi -
Good morning South Africa. It’s 4 days before GCIS hosts the
#100MenMarch. Join us as we march in one voice and say enough is enough. Stop Gender-Based Violence.#GBV#StopGBVpic.twitter.com/NqLYhhee4k -
LifeLine's national crisis line is 0861 322 322 & the helpline for victims of
#GBV -- Stop Gender Violence HelpLine -- is 0800 150 150. A WhatsApp line is available for survivors & perpetrators with issues related to trauma on 084 922 8808.#100MenMarchpic.twitter.com/752pT0Gbc0Show this thread -
Inspiring stories of empowerment and respect from community members trained under
@USAIDIndonesia funded BERSMA (together) program in Papua. Yoseph Assa has learnt to overcome his anger management issues and treats his spouse as an equal life partner.@WinrockIntl#GBV pic.twitter.com/wqxqiOI3ON – At Gunung Cycloop -
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Violence has both, a direct and indirect effect on women's wellbeing. The damage is incalculable.
#IPV#GBV Via@FPA_SriLankapic.twitter.com/DmaJg1Wy5x -
Health Minister Riek Gai Kok: Police Form 8 is not required for treatment, it does not require a fee, it should not stop women from accessing services. Provision of services is a priority for
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Battling gender-based violence
#GBV takes a multi-layered approach. Great to see@usaidindonesia BERSAMA project effectively tackling this.@WinrockIntlhttps://twitter.com/JoyjitDebRoy/status/1014734788832395264 … -
Counting down to
#WPDUg2018 in Omoro district! For@UNFPAUganda it's about#leavingnoonebehind & protecting#adolescentgirls from#GBV and other harmful practices. RT if you agree! pic.twitter.com/kwtmEZiiWv -
Met Hon. Minister Espérance Nyirasafari
@MIGEPROF to discuss efforts to promote women’s empowerment & early childhood development w/@USAIDRwanda, & fight#GBV &#TIP.pic.twitter.com/pIs5tRJNur -
On top of rapes & pressure to get married at young age, Rohingya women in camps face another issue: abandonment. Husbands simply leave – either to slip off into the black economy of Bangladesh or with other women. Abandonment is now classified as
#GBV https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/jun/28/our-men-are-leaving-us-the-rohingya-women-facing-life-alone … -
Intimate partner violence seems to be the biggest threat to women, and South Africa is losing the battle to put an end to it.
@Devi_HQ looks at the effects#GBV has on the families that are left behind. http://ow.ly/pSIt30kLesJ -
Okech George from Omiya Anyima subcounty in Kitgum district agreed that cases of
#GBV are very common in their village. He narrated 2 scenarios where a certain teacher beat the wife to death and another held the wife pushing her head into a burning fire.#LiveYourDreamUgpic.twitter.com/R8JIvYfx9k -
Earlier today, Plateau State Govt held a public presentation of the gazetted Gender & Equal Opportunities Law. This law seeks to eliminate all forms of discrimination on the basis of gender in private & public spheres, it will also bring perpetrators of
#GBV to book.#Planet5050pic.twitter.com/tx1SqS45Ze
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