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1 in 3 women will be a victim of violence and her voice will be silenced
Gender-based violence (GBV) is violence that is directed at an individual based on his or her biological sex OR gender identity. It includes physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and psychological abuse, threats, coercion, and economic or educational deprivation.
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Sexual violence disproportionately affects the LGBTQI+ community and women of color
21% of TGQN (transgender, genderqueer, nonconforming) college students have been sexually assaulted. More than 20 percent of black women are raped during their lifetimes — a higher share than among women overall.
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Native women are the victims of rape and sexual assault at a rate that is 3.5 times higher than that of any other race in the US
Most violence against Native American women are perpetrated by non-Native men.
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Other forms of gender-based violence
Child Mariage
More than 64 million girls worldwide are child brides-married before the age of 18. Child marriage resulting in early and unwanted pregnancies poses life-threatening risks for adolescent girls; worldwide, pregnancy-related complications are the leading cause of death for 15-to-19-year-old girls. Learn More by clicking the title link above
Human Trafficking
" More women and girls are shipped into brothels annually now, in the 21st century, than African slaves were shipped into slave plantations each year in the 18th century." ( from Half the Sky) 72% of all trafficking victims worldwide are girls and women. 4 out of 5 trafficked women are trafficked for sexual exploitation. Learn More by clicking the title link above
Female Genital Mutilation
FGM includes procedures that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. UN Women. 200 million girls, the average age of 5 years old, in 30 countries have under gone FGM. Learn More by clicking the title link above
Political Sexual Violence
Rape used as a weapon of war: Rape is a common tactic of war used by rebel forces and government militias. Widespread violence causes women to lose their homes, families and livelihoods. Learn More by clicking the title link above
How to get involved
Activism
Around the world there are many people and human rights organizations working to end gender-based violence. From filmmakers to foundations, nonprofits, aid and violence prevention programs and student groups, we are all working towards the goal of peace.
Each month we highlight a different topic about gender-based violence and feature related content on our mosaic and resource pages. We are looking for articles, news and materials to educate, inform and inspire.
If you would like to submit work for consideration or know of an organization that is doing great work, let us know!
Art & Activism
Coming soon!
Art plays a central role in activism and in changing the way society can see and process social change. We want to bring you stories of artists that are using creativity for healing trauma and for making the world a better place.
