Based Violence
and comprehensive NSP to end GBV.
Introduction
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a profound and widespread problem in South Africa, impacting on
entrenched in institutions, cultures and traditions in South Africa.
entery
aspect of life. GBV (which
disproportionately affects women and girls) is systemic, and
This introduction will explore what GBV is and some of the forms it takes, examine GBV in South
and begin to explore what different actors are doing to respond to GBV.
1.1
1.1.1. Define the term Gender Based Violence.
1.1.2. Discuss any ONE form of Gender Based Violence that is existent within your
community.
1.1.3. Name and explain the purpose of one law legislation that protects citizens
against Gender Based Violence.
1.1.4. As a youth leader in your community explain what can be done about this
specific challenge in your community?
1.5. Critically discuss why Gender Based Violence remains a human rights violation in
South Africa despite numerous
campaigns in the community and government
to eliminate it.
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