Violence against women and girls remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations across the world.
In many communities, it has become normalized, with survivors often blamed or silenced. Yet, this is not an inevitable part of life.
Preventing violence requires shifting how we perceive women and girls in society, challenging harmful norms, and fostering safe spaces where they are valued and protected.
Prevention starts with recognizing the root causes of violence—patriarchy, inequality, and toxic social norms. By addressing these systemic issues, we can disrupt the cycles of violence that have harmed generations of women and girls.
As communities, we have the responsibility to be active participants in prevention, which begins with educating ourselves, raising awareness, and speaking out against all forms of abuse.
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