Who
Who is one person to begin advocacy for gender based violations
Susan B. Anthony
Malala Yousafzai
Tarana Burke
When did people start listening to the advocates about GBV
mid 20th century
Where is the most common place where Gender-based violence usually occurs
Home
What is gender based violence
Gender-based violence (GBV) is when someone is harmed because of their gender. It is an abuse of power that happens when people are not treated as equals.
Why did people start advocating against GBV
After experiencing and/or seeing injustice, inequality and brutality
Who is Tarana Burke?
is an American activist and organizer who founded the Me Too movement
When did advocacy against GBV start
1991
Where is a place you can go if you’re facing GBV
Shelters that provide care of GBV victims
What are gender stereotypes and social norms
Gender stereotypes and social norms are the unwritten rules and common beliefs about how people should act based on whether they are a man, woman, or another gender
Why is raising awareness important in stopping GBV
To break the silence, dismantle social stigmas, and shifts attitudes that normalize abuse
Who is Malala Yousafzai
a Pakistani activist for female education
When did the #MeToo movement gain global popularity
Around 2017
where did advocacy for GBV first began
Latin America
What is a shelter or support centre
It’s a place that supports and helps people who are facing GBV
Why might people not speak out against GBV
Due to fear, shame and social status
Who is Susan B. Anthony
was a pioneering American social reformer, abolitionist, and women's rights activist
When did the #MeToo movement start
2006
Where is GBV a common occurrence
Sub-Saharan Africa
What is the #MeToo movement
It’s a global survivor-led campaign against sexual abuse and harassment
Why do social norms and stereotypes lead to GBV
Social norms and stereotypes lead to GBV by establishing rigid, unequal power dynamics that devalue women and marginalized groups while normalizing control, aggression, and inequality
Who started the #MeToo movement
Tarana Burke
When did laws and awareness against GBV increase rapidly
Late 20th and early 21th century
Where is GBV a rare occurrence
Europe
What is Canadian Women’s Foundation
A Canadian organization that provides support and resources for women experiencing domestic violence.
Why is it important to stand up against GBV
Because it’s a fundamental violation of human right and effects a lot of people on line