Fighting Gender-Based Violence Program

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a widespread human rights violation, significantly impacting women and girls across Africa and beyomd. Despite legislative efforts, deeply rooted patriarchal norms and unequal power structures continue to perpetuate violence, discrimination, and systemic gender inequalities. GBV manifests in many forms, including domestic violence, sexual harassment, and economic disempowerment, limiting the full participation of women and girls in society. ​PACE AFRICA Key strategies include empowering women, educating men and boys, improving access to justice for survivors, and fostering partnerships with NGOs and communities to support victims. 

PACE AFRICA Social and Cultural Strategies towards GBV

Challenging Harmful Norms

Efforts are underway to challenge patriarchal attitudes, challenge gender stereotypes, and transform harmful cultural practices through education and public awareness campaigns. 

Promoting Positive Masculinity

Engaging men and boys in promoting healthier, respectful behaviors and gender equality is a crucial strategy for fostering safer and more equitable communities. 

Community Engagement

Community-based organizations and local initiatives are vital in raising awareness, providing support services for survivors, and implementing GBV prevention programs. 
Empowerment and Education

Women's Empowerment

Promoting economic and social empowerment for women is seen as a key strategy for enhancing their agency and reducing their vulnerability to violence. 

Education on Consent and Equality

Implementing comprehensive sexual education programs that include topics like consent, boundaries, and equality in schools is essential to prevent GBV from a young age. 

Survivor-Centered Services

Providing rehabilitation programs, counseling services, and mental health support for survivors is critical. 

Accessible Justice Systems

Efforts to bring to justice perpetrators of GBV include working with local government authorities and law enforcements on behalf of the victims.

Education on Consent and Equality

Implementing comprehensive sexual education programs that include topics like consent, boundaries, and equality in schools is essential to prevent GBV from a young age. 

Survivor-Centered Services

Providing rehabilitation programs, counseling services, and mental health support for survivors is critical.