36% of women in Sub-Saharan Africa will experience violence from an intimate partner. More than three million (one third) of the girls in sub-Saharan Africa marry before their eighteenth birthday. Over 246 million children experience school related gender-based violence (GBV) each year. source: GBV by the numbers
These numbers are unsettling, but there is something that YOU can do about them.
Africa4Her 2019 is dedicated to speaking out against GBV, which is any type of violence that is directed at an individual based on his or her gender. Join the over 26,000 Network members have taken a stand GBV and make start making a difference today:
Once you complete the form you will receive a personalized graphic via email. Share with your friends and family on social media using #Africa4Her and share why addressing GBV is important to you.
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If you haven’t yet - take Understanding the Rights of Women and Girls to learn more about the challenges women face and how men can take an active role in addressing GBV. Be sure to complete the full course and pass the quiz to earn a YALI Network Online Course Certificate! Also available in French & Portugese!
