INTRODUCTION/PROBLEM STAMENT
Activity 1
1.1
Gender-based violence : refer to harmful as directed an act individual based on their
gender it incomposes physical sexual emotional and physical abuse often regard in gender
inequality and Societal norms
1.1.2 human rights violations : occurs when individuals or groups are denied their basics
right and freedoms as recognized by international law this can include discrimination
touture and denial of freedom of expression among others
1.1.3 Discrimination : is the unjust or predicular treatment of different categories of
people often base on characteristics such as race gender age or disability it leads to
unequal opportunities and outcomes in various aspect of li
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1.2
➢ Domestic violence
➢ Sexual Harassment
➢ Human trafficking
1.3
➢ South Africa human rights commission (SAHRC)
➢ Commission for gender equality (CGE)
1.4
➢ Socio-economic inequalities:
High levels of poverty, unemployment, and lack of access to resources
create conditions where individuals may resort to violence as a means
of control or expression, particularly when facing frustration and
limited opportunities.
• 2. Patriarchal cultural norms:
Deeply ingrained patriarchal beliefs, which reinforce male dominance
and female subordination, play a significant role in justifying violence
against women. These beliefs are often rooted in historical and
religious traditions,
• 3. Lack of government action:
Insufficient government action, including weak legal enforcement and
a lack of resources for GBV services, contributes to the problem.
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ACTIVITY 2
2.1
➢ Domestic Violence act (1998)
Protection of human rights act (1993)
2.2
➢ The universal declaration of human rights:
2.3
➢ Educate yourself and others: Learn about the prevalence and impact of
gender-based violence in your community, country, and world. Share your
knowledge with your circle of influence to raise awareness and change social
norms that condone violence.
➢ Speak out against violence: Speak out against gender-based violence in your
community. Don’t shy away from speaking out against misogynistic
comments, jokes or bejhavior in person or online. Use your voice to actively
support survivors of gender-based violence wherever you are.
➢ Volunteer with or donate to an organization that supports women: Volunteer
your time, money, or resources to organizations that work toward empowering
women and supporting survivors of gender-based violence. NGOs and
women's shelters need all the help they can get to support survivors and
advocate for change.
➢ Be a trusted resource: Be someone that survivors of gender-based violence
can turn to for support. Listen to their experience and stories with empathy
and understanding. Be prepared to help them find resources or connect them
to services for support.
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ACTIVITY 3
3.1
➢ Fear of retaliation : victims may fear the abuser will create against them or their
love to once if they report the violence
➢ Shame and sigma : there is often societal sigma attached to being victims of
gender-based violence leading to fillings of shame reluctance to come forward
➢ Lack of trust in authorities : victims made out that law enforcement or support
services will take the claim seriously or provide adequate protection
➢ Economic dependency : many victims may rely on their abuser for financial
support making each difficult to leave or report the violence
3.2
Family
➢ Emotional trauma : family members especially children may experience
long-term emotional and physiological trauma due to witnessing or
experiencing violence
➢ Disruption of family structure : gender-based violent can lead to family
breakdowns affecting relationships and stability within the household
Community
➢ Increased fear and insecurity : Communities affected by gender-based violence
may experience heightened fear and insecurity leading to a breakdown of trust
among residence
➢ Economic impact : violence can strain community resources as victims may
require medical care legal assistance and social service diverting funds from other
community needs
3.3
➢ Public awareness campaigns : Launch campaigns to educate the public about
gender-based violence its effects and available resource for victims
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➢ Strengthening legal frameworks : implement and enforce stricter laws against
gender-based violence to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable
➢ Support services : increase funding for shelters counseling and legal aid service
for victims of gender-based violence
➢ Community engagement : involve community leaders and organization in efforts to
combat gender-based violence for steering a collective response to the issue
ACTIVITY 4 : DATA GATHERING
Learner 1
1. What do you understand about gender-based violence
✓ Gender-based violence refers to harmful at directed at an individual-based
on the gender it in composes a range of abusingcluding physical sexual
emotional and physical violence often rotted in gender inequality and social
norms
2. Mention any two example of gender-based violence that you have ever
witnessed in your community
✓ Domestic violence where a partner physical or emotional abuse the other
✓ Sexual harassment in public spaces where individual phase unwanted
advances or comments based on their gender
3. In your own opinion why is gender-based violence always associated with
women and children
✓ Gender-based violence is often associated with women and children due to
historical power imbalances and social norms that view women and
subordinate women and children are frequently seen as vulnerable making
them more suspectable to violence
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4. Explain how gender-based violence may affect the victims or survivors
✓ Victims of gender-based violence may experience a range of effects
including physical injuries mental health issues such as depression social
isolation and economic hardships the trauma can have longlasting impacts
on their well-being and ability to function in Society.
5. Explain how social media can influence gender-based violence
✓ Social media can both perpetuate and command gender-based violence it
can spread harmful stereotype and normalize violence through negative
portrayals conversely it can also raise awareness provides support networks
and mobileize communities to take action against gender-based violence.
6. What do you think Communities can do to fight gender-based violence in
South Africa
✓ Communities can implement educational programs to raise awareness
about gender-based violence establish support systems for victims promote
gender equality and encourage by standard intervene collaborating with local
organization and law enforcement can also inherence efforts to combat
gender-based violence.
Learner 2
1. Question: What do you understand about Gender-Based Violence?
• Response : Gender-Based Violence (GBV) refers to any form of violence
that is directed against an individual based on their gender or sex. It
includes physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse, and is often
rooted in societal norms and power imbalances. GBV can affect
anyone, but women and girls are disproportionately affected.
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2. Question: Mention any TWO examples of Gender-Based Violence
that you have ever witnessed in your community.
• Response : Two examples of GBV that may be witnessed in
communities include:
➢ Domestic violence, where a partner or family member
inflicts physical, emotional, or sexual abuse on another.
➢ Sexual harassment, which involves unwanted sexual
advances, comments, or behaviour in public or private
spaces.
3. Question: In your own opinion, why is Gender-Based Violence
always associated with women and children?
• Response : GBV is often associated with women and children because
they are more vulnerable to abuse due to societal power dynamics and
gender inequalities. Historically, women and children have been
subjected to various forms of discrimination and violence, making them
more susceptible to GBV.
4. Question: Explain how Gender-Based Violence may affect the
victims/survivors.
• Response : GBV can have severe and long-lasting impacts on
victims/survivors, including:
➢ Physical injuries and health problems
➢ Mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD
➢ Social isolation and strained relationships
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➢ Economic challenges and financial instability
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➢ Emotional trauma and a reduced quality of life
5. Question : Explain how social media can influence Gender-Based
Violence.
• Response : Social media can influence GBV in various ways:
➢ It can perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes and normalize violence.
➢ It can be a platform for online harassment and cyberbullying.
➢ It can spread misinformation and hate speech that contributes to a
culture of violence.
➢ On the other hand, social media can also be used to raise awareness,
support survivors, and mobilize against GBV.
6. Question: What do you think communities can do to fight GenderBased Violence in
South Africa?
• Response : Communities can fight GBV by:
➢ Educating themselves and others about GBV and its impacts.
➢ Supporting local organizations that provide services to GBV survivors.
➢ Encouraging open discussions and challenging harmful gender norms.
➢ Promoting policies and laws that protect survivors and hold
perpetrators accountable.
➢ Engaging men and boys in prevention efforts and promoting healthy
masculinity
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Learner 3
1. QUESTION : what do you understand about gender-based violence ?
• Response : Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is any act of violence that
results in or is likely to result in physical, sexual, or psychological
harm or suffering to women and girls.
2. QUESTION : Mention any two examples of gender-based violence that
you have ever witnessed in your community.
• Response : examples of GBV witnessed in communities are :
domestic abuse and sexual harassment .
3. QUESTION: In your own opinion, why is GBV always associated with
women and children?
• Response : GBV is associated with women and children due to
deeply ingrained societal norms and power structures. Women and
girls are often seen as subordinate to men, making them more
vulnerable to abuse. Children, particularly girls, are often targeted
due to their perceived vulnerability and lack of power. This is not to
say that men and boys are never victims, but the overwhelming
majority of GBV cases involve women and children.
4. QUESTION: Explain how GBV may affect the victims/ survivors
• Response : GBV have profound and lasting effects on victims and
survivors. Physical injuries are common, but the psychological
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trauma is often more devastating, leading to anxiety, depression,
PTSD, and other mental health issues. Socially, victims may
experience isolation, stigma, and difficulty trusting others.
Economically, GBV can impact employment and financial stability.
5 QUESTION: Explain how social media can influence GBV
• Response : Social media can both perpetuate and challenge GBV. It
can be a platform for spreading harmful stereotypes and
normalizing violence against women. Conversely, social media can
also be used to raise awareness, share resources, and connect
victims with support networks. The impact depends heavily on how
it's used.
6. QUESTION: What do you think communities can do to fight GBV in
South Africa?
• Response : Communities can fight GBV in South Africa through
various strategies. Education and awareness campaigns are crucial
to challenge harmful norms and empower individuals to speak out.
Strengthening law enforcement and the justice system is essential
to ensure accountability for perpetrators. Support services for
victims, including shelters and counselling, are vital for recovery and
healing. Finally, community-based initiatives that promote gender
equality and challenge patriarchal structures are essential for longterm cha
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Learner 4
1. Question: What do you understand about Gender-Based Violence?
• Response : Gender-Based Violence (GBV) refers to any form of violence
that is directed against an individual based on their gender or sex. It
includes physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse, and is often
rooted in societal norms and power imbalances. GBV can affect
anyone, but women and girls are disproportionately affected.
2. Question: Mention any TWO examples of Gender-Based Violence
that you have ever witnessed in your community.
• Response : Two examples of GBV that may be witnessed in
communities include:
➢ Domestic violence, where a partner or family member
inflicts physical, emotional, or sexual abuse on another.
➢ Sexual harassment, which involves unwanted sexual
advances, comments, or behaviour in public or private
spaces.
3. Question: In your own opinion, why is Gender-Based Violence
always associated with women and children?
• Response : GBV is often associated with women and children because
they are more vulnerable to abuse due to societal power dynamics and
gender inequalities. Historically, women and children have been
subjected to various forms of discrimination and violence, making them
more susceptible to GBV.
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4. Question: Explain how Gender-Based Violence may affect the
victims/survivors.
• Response : GBV can have severe and long-lasting impacts on
victims/survivors, including:
➢ Physical injuries and health problems
➢ Mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD
➢ Social isolation and strained relationships
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➢ Economic challenges and financial instability
➢ Emotional trauma and a reduced quality of life
5. Question : Explain how social media can influence Gender-Based
Violence.
• Response : Social media can influence GBV in various ways:
➢ It can perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes and normalize violence.
➢ It can be a platform for online harassment and cyberbullying.
➢ It can spread misinformation and hate speech that contributes to a
culture of violence.
➢ On the other hand, social media can also be used to raise awareness,
support survivors, and mobilize against GBV.
6. Question: What do you think communities can do to fight GenderBased Violence in
South Africa?
• Response : Communities can fight GBV by:
➢ Educating themselves and others about GBV and its impacts.
➢ Supporting local organizations that provide services to GBV survivors.
➢ Encouraging open discussions and challenging harmful gender norms.
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➢ Promoting policies and laws that protect survivors and hold
perpetrators accountable.
➢ Engaging men and boys in prevention efforts and promoting healthy
masculinityLEARNER 4
1. Question: What do you understand about Gender-Based Violence?
• Response : Gender-Based Violence (GBV) refers to any form of violence
that is directed against an individual based on their gender or sex. It
includes physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse, and is often
rooted in societal norms and power imbalances. GBV can affect
anyone, but women and girls are disproportionately affected.
2. Question: Mention any TWO examples of Gender-Based Violence
that you have ever witnessed in your community.
• Response : Two examples of GBV that may be witnessed in
communities include:
➢ Domestic violence, where a partner or family member
inflicts physical, emotional, or sexual abuse on another.
➢ Sexual harassment, which involves unwanted sexual
advances, comments, or behaviour in public or private
spaces.
3. Question: In your own opinion, why is Gender-Based Violence
always associated with women and children?
• Response : GBV is often associated with women and children because
they are more vulnerable to abuse due to societal power dynamics and
gender inequalities. Historically, women and children have been
subjected to various forms of discrimination and violence, making them
more susceptible to GBV.
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4. Question: Explain how Gender-Based Violence may affect the
victims/survivors.
• Response : GBV can have severe and long-lasting impacts on
victims/survivors, including:
➢ Physical injuries and health problems
➢ Mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD
➢ Social isolation and strained relationships
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➢ Economic challenges and financial instability
➢ Emotional trauma and a reduced quality of life
5. Question : Explain how social media can influence Gender-Based
Violence.
• Response : Social media can influence GBV in various ways:
➢ It can perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes and normalize violence.
➢ It can be a platform for online harassment and cyberbullying.
➢ It can spread misinformation and hate speech that contributes to a
culture of violence.
➢ On the other hand, social media can also be used to raise awareness,
support survivors, and mobilize against GBV.
6. Question: What do you think communities can do to fight GenderBased Violence in
South Africa?
• Response : Communities can fight GBV by:
➢ Educating themselves and others about GBV and its impacts.
➢ Supporting local organizations that provide services to GBV survivors.
➢ Encouraging open discussions and challenging harmful gen
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Emotional/Psychological abuse
Emotional/psychological abuse occurs when you are made to feel scared,
intimidated, insane, stupid, or worthless. Examples include threats to harm or kill
you, or to abduct or harm children, threatening with guns or other weapons,
criticism, hurting or killing pets, denying, or minimising the abuse and blaming you
for it. Doing things to confuse you, withholding important information or not
including you in important decision-making can also be forms of emotional abuse
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Sexual abuse
Sexual abuse includes any forced or unwanted sexual activity including rape.
Unwanted kissing or touching or forcing someone to do something they do not
want to do (e.g., looking at pornography) is also sexual abuse. Humiliation can often
play a part in sexual abuse.
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Verbal abuse
This can include insults, constant put-downs, name calling and yelling, being told
that are unattractive, inferior, incompetent or that you do not have the ability to
cope or succeed on your own.
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Activity 5 : FINDINGS
5.1
➢ Gender-based violence profoundly impacts victims in multiple ways. Firstly, it
causes severe physical harm, including injuries and long-term health issues.
Secondly, victims often suffer from mental health problems like depression, anxiety,
and PTSD. Thirdly, GBV can lead to social isolation, as victims may face stigma and
judgment from their communities. Fourthly, economic instability often follows, as
victims may lose their jobs or struggle to maintain financial independence. Lastly,
GBV can have long-lasting effects on victims' self-esteem and overall well-being,
affecting their ability to trust others and form healthy relationship
5.2
➢ The media plays a plays a pivotal role in shipping societal attitudes towards gender-
based violence positive Media representation can raise awareness and encourage
discussion about preventation and support survivors on this link since her ties the
sensorized or negative patriarch can perpetual harmful stereotypes and normalized
violence social Media platform provided space for survivals to share their story
fostering Communities supports and advocacy however it responsible for putting
him this inside the public to this severity of gender basic very making it crucial for
Media alternates to approach the topic with sensitivity
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ACTIVITY 6 : REFLECTION
➢ Completing this research project on gender-based violence singing nificantly
impacted my thinking, attitude ,and behavior .initially I had a limited understanding
of complexities surrounding gender-based violence often viewing it as a distant
issue. however through extensive research and data collection, I have come to
realize the pervasive of this problem in our Society.
➢ This project has itemed my awareness of the emotional and physiological tool that
gender-based violence takes on victims and their families it has also made me more
empathetic towards those affected for steering a desire to advocate for change and
support victims in my community.
➢ Moreover engaging with my peers during the data Gathering face allowed me to
appreciate diverse perspectives on gender-based violence rainforcing the
importance of open dialogue in addressing such sensitive issue. overall this
research has not only educated me but as also motivated me to take a more active
role in combating gender-based violence.
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ACTIVITY 7 : CONCLUSION
➢ In conclusion this Research project has provided valuable inside into the issue of
gender-based violence . key point include the various forms of gender-based
violence its impact on victims and communities and the importance of government
interventation I learned that social attitude and Denmark often prevent victims from
reporting incidents highlighting the need for awareness campaigns and supportive
service.
➢ However the research process also had its limitation time constraints affected
depth of data collection and the small simple size may not fully represent the
broader Communities views despite these challenges the project has been a
meaningful learning experience emphasizing the need of continued advocacy and
education on gender-based violence.
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