These different forms are not mutually exclusive and multiple incidences of violence can be. Both women and men experience gender based violence but the majority of victims are women and girls. Genderbased violence gbv is generally accepted as one of the most urgent issues facing namibian society and policymakers. Wordsmith will perform three concerts while in namibia. Gbv training manual v acknowledgements there is a large collection of resources available for training on gender based violence and an increasing availability of resources, which have shown a demonstrated impact on the topic. An exploratory assessment and mapping of gbv response services in windhoek executive summary t his exploratory assessment of gender based violence gbv response services in windhoek is a followup exercise to two recent events organised and facilitated by. He pointed out that the community and the police are more focused on. The use of the term genderbased violence provided a new context in which to examine and understand the phenomenon of violence against women. Cce respondents in the field reported not receiving any or inadequate training in gender. The unequal status of men and women is the primary cause of genderbased violence. Gbv is an umbrella definition including a wide range of expressions of violence such as intimate. It destroys the victim personality and sometimes even become the basis of the development of many physical and mental diseases in women. In 2014 the theme was encouraging men to become activists and to champion the cause of women and children who succumb to violence within their. A digital version pdf of this document is available on the ministrys website.
Gender based violence, the multiple impacts of hiv and aids on women and girls and gender inequality in political participation are manifestations of a deeplyrooted belief. Ngp national gender policy nhag namibia housing action group nhe national housing enterprise nhies namibia household income and expenditure survey nic namibia investment centre nirp national integrated resource plan npc national planning commission npl nonperforming loans nprsti national programme on research, science, technology and innovation. Gender based violence 16 days of activism the 16 days of activism is an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness within communities about the violence perpetrated against women and children. Nov 26, 2018 the psychological effects of gender based violence and discrimination. The incidence of genderbased violence gbv as this form of violence has come to be known is significantly affected by sociocultural factors that perpetuate certain beliefs about women and the correct gender dynamics. It has also been described as a gender based crime where the majority of abusers are men and the majority of victims are women. Domestic violence is a form of genderbased violence which arises from the unequal power relations between women and men.
Pdf hci and genderbased violence hackathons in namibia. Sexual and gender based violence is physical, mental, or social abuse that is directed against a person because of his or her gender role in a society or culture. Therefore, this study aims to produce an overall summary estimate on the prevalence of gender based violence according to different types and its risk factors among female youths in educational institutions of subsaharan africa. It has also been described as a genderbased crime where the majority of abusers are men and the majority of victims are women. Genderbased violence unfpa united nations population fund. Psychological genderbased violence is any act that causes emotional harm and targets someone because of their gender. Gender and violence in namibia human development reports. S514 october 2002 with 19,197 reads how we measure. It shifted the focus from women as victims of violence to gender and the unequal power relationships between women and men that are created and maintained through gender stereotypes.
The cce facilitators held conversations with communities on matters such as genderbased violence gbv, poverty, multiple partners, alcohol abuse, lack of information on basics of hiv and aids and several other issues of. B national plan of action on gender based violence 20122016. Women and girls and in particular adolescent girls continue to experience gender based violence, teenage pregnancy, restrictive sociocultural norms limiting full exercise of human and womens rights. This operations research study evaluated a pilot mobile phonebased referral system for survivors of genderbased violence in botswana. To stop violence against women, we need to understand how harmful ideas about masculinity and femininity justify mens use of violence against women, children, and others with low status. Therefore, this study aims to produce an overall summary estimate on the prevalence of genderbased violence according to different types and its risk factors among female youths in educational institutions of subsaharan africa. Facilitator leads a brainstorming session to create a. Types of gender based violence page 2 physical violence physical violence occurs when someone uses or threatens to use physical harm to attack another person. Namibia university of science and technology, windhoek, namibia. Embassys american cultural center in namibia, under the american music abroad program, is hosting a series of public concerts next week on antibullying and genderbased violence delivered by american hiphop group wordsmith.
Genderbased violence is enacted under many different manifestations, from its most widespread form, intimate partner violence, to acts of violence carried out in online spaces. Is violence inflicted or suffered on the basis of gender differences. Children who were abused are more likely prevention of. Namibia has some strong laws that address genderbased violence. This image describes the debate about genderbased violence in namibia. Both pdf and word versions of the handbook may be consulted and.
The effects of gender based violence gbv for women are severe. The publication is also available as a pdf download from. The three issues most critical to namibias women and girls are fundamental to the countrys achievement of the mdgs and vision 2030 goals. Pdf genderbased violence gbv has been associated with many negative mental health outcomes, including depression. Genderbased violence among female youths in educational. Apr 15, 20 in 2010 statistics showed that 11 770 cases of gender based violence were reported countrywide, of which 85% were serious assault cases, 9% were rapes and 3% murders. Identify integrated social responses to gender based violence. Guides portal gbv guide conflict context what is gender based violence gbv. The ministry of gender equality and child welfare and united nations country team should work on a modality for engaging the regional and local councils more in executing gender activities.
Promoting gender equality to prevent violence against women series of briefings on violence prevention this briefing for advocates, programme designers and implementers and others is one of a sevenpart series on the evidence for interventions to prevent interpersonal and selfdirected violence. An exploratory assessment and mapping of gbv response services in windhoek executive summary t his exploratory assessment of genderbased violence gbv response services in windhoek is a followup exercise to two recent events organised and facilitated by. Identify integrated social responses to genderbased violence. The prevalence of gender based violence is high in subsaharan africa. Internationally, domestic violence and other forms of violence against women first began. Duty to assist or inform complainant of rights, etc. Chapter 6 violence against women introduction violence against women is defined as any act of genderbased violence that results in or is likely to result in physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of acts such as coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private. Domestic violence is a form of gender based violence which arises from the unequal power relations between women and men. There is no original or primary gender a drag imitates, but gender is a kind of. There is a large collection of resources available for training on genderbased violence and an increasing availability of resources, which have shown a demonstrated impact on the topic. Seeking a lasting solution to gender based violence in namibia. Pdf most studies on gender based violence gbv have focused on its physical, sexual, and psychological manifestations. Drawing on the definition of gender based violence gbv in the sadc protocol on gender and development, 1 namibia s national gender policy ngp 20102020 defines gbv as. In 2010 statistics showed that 11 770 cases of genderbased violence were reported countrywide, of which 85% were serious assault cases, 9% were rapes and 3% murders.
Gender based violence in namibia since namibias independence in 1990, the country has been admired both at home and abroad, as a beacon of stability, peace, and security. Policy vision a gender just society in which men and women enjoy equity, contribute and benefit as. Examples include kicking, slapping, restraint preventing someone from leaving, punching, choking, striking with an object or striking with a weapon. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Focusing only on women would reinforce the stereotype that men do not have a responsibility to help fight genderbased violence. Worldwide, an estimated one in three women will experience physical or sexual abuse in her lifetime. It is therefore regrettable that hardly a day passes without reports of murder, rape, beatings, or other forms of violence against women and girls at the hands of men. The national gender policy 202017 the republic of zimbabwe ministry of women affairs, gender and community development.
The gender based violence has severe effects not only for the victim but also for the other members of the family as well. It knows no social, economic or national boundaries. Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. It has been observed that generally those kids who have been raised in tense family environment often faces difficulty in communication with classmates and teachers and other elder members of the society. Gender based violence gender based violence is only one of the many inequality problems that women face within our society. Story workshop, supported by the dutch organization cortaid initiated the kamanga zula programme to fight genderbased violence. Preventing and responding to genderbased violence sida. The world health organization is defining hostility as the international using of physical of power or force, actual or threatened, against another individual, against a society or group, or against oneself, which has a high chance of resulting in death, injury, deprivation, maldevelopment, or mental trauma, although the class is acknowledging that. Genderbased violence is defined as any form of violence that is directed at someone because of their gender. The prevalence of genderbased violence is high in subsaharan africa. Gender based violence involves men and women, in which the female is usually the target, and is derived from unequal power relationships between men and women. Generally there is a focus on the abuse of women by men. Through a quasiexperimental design, researchers sought to improve understanding of the process and results of that counttrys genderbased violence referral system project. The term used to describe such violence is gender based violence gbv.
Genderbased violence is a phenomenon deeply rooted in gender inequality, and continues to be one of the most notable human rights violations within all societies. Genderbased violence is violence directed against a person because of their gender. Despite progress made, real gender equality is yet to be realized. Key concepts hegemonic masculinity patriarchal dividend. The goal of this report is to paint a picture of the gender based violence landscape in namibia, including the many provisions in place to protect the most vulnerable, and the. He pointed out that the community and the police are more focused on the offender instead of looking at the triangle of crime in totality.
Story workshop, supported by the dutch organization cortaid initiated the kamanga zula programme to fight gender based violence. The namibian recently published an article summarising some of the notable judgements that came from the courts in 2009 delays erode justice in 2009, the namibian, friday, january 8. Is namibia ready to fight against the gender based. The national agenda for children 20122016 and the national action plan on gender based violence 20122016 provide guidelines for action to address violence against children, and its underlying causes. This project will help to restore the dignity of 200 namibian women who have been victims of genderbased violence gbv in namibia. Distinguish between causes of, and contributing factors to, gender based violence.
The constitution of the republic of namibia guarantees both equality on the basis of sex and. These sickening acts are taking place in all parts of. The risk of violence and sexual exploitation against women and girls is exacerbated by poverty, poor security, and a lack of awareness. Gbv is endemic in namibia and thus our organisation has decided to contribute actively to the prevention of this scourge in order to promote peace within families, womens rights and gender equality in namibia. Nov 02, 2018 genderbased violence gbv is generally accepted as one of the most urgent issues facing namibian society and policymakers. Gender based violence is violence directed against a person because of their gender. This will be done by offering counselling and psychosocial support to the 200 victims of gender based violence to help them heal and. Facilitator leads a brainstorming session to create a list of words that describe genderbased violence. In the midst of this problem something that becomes more infuriating is the fact that it most often happens at the hands of friends, loved ones, and family members who find a way to justify the abuse andor put the blame. Addressing genderbased violence through community empowerment.
Evidence suggests, however, that gender inequalities increase the risk of violence by men against women and inhibit. It is an experience of violence that prevents young girls from developing and fully exercising their rights. The 16 days of activism is an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness within communities about the violence perpetrated against women and children. Botswanas genderbased violence referral system project. Key concepts queer theory heterosexual matrix performativity.
Digital versions pdfs of most lac publications can be downloaded. Gender based violence department of basic education. An adobe acrobat pdf version of this publication is posted on the lac website. Find highquality gender based violence stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Distinguish between causes of, and contributing factors to, genderbased violence. Focusing only on women would reinforce the stereotype that men do not have a responsibility to help fight gender based violence. Genderbased violence undermines the health, dignity, security and autonomy of its victims, yet it remains shrouded in a culture of silence. In reality, men and women must work together to achieve real and sustainable change in namibia. Gender based violence is a phenomenon deeply rooted in gender inequality, and continues to be one of the most notable human rights violations within all societies. Discuss what genderbased violence is and why it is a violation of womens human rights. School and college students experiencing gender based discrimination. Number of acts amounting to gender based violence 5. Promoting gender equality to prevent violence against women.
Interpretation part ii filing of, and dealing with, compliants of genderbasedviolence 4. Zambia police spokesperson esther mwata katongo genderbased violence gbv is on the rise in zambia with 18,540 cases recorded last year compared to 18,088 in 2015, police spokesperson esther. Violence is directed specifically against a woman because she is a woman or affects women. Namibia gender analysis 2017 legal assistance centre. Ndinelago nashandi at the namibia university of science and technology. Genderbased violence involves men and women, in which the female is usually the target, and is derived from unequal power relationships between men and women. This is because of the tireless efforts of professionals and advocates across the globe that work to end genderbased violence. Attitude, and practices on traditional practices that may perpetuate or protect namibia from genderbased violence. Although reliable data on the incidence of gender based violence is scarce, there is an increasing body of knowledge indicating that it is widespread and common. List common myths that are used to justify genderbased violence. Pdf in recent years, genderbased violence gbv has increased in namibia and has become a national priority. Introduction experienced by an estimated one third of women worldwide unicef, 2009, genderbased violence gbv is a global affront to human rights, a public health crisis, and a major barrier to development. Gender based violence occurs in all racial, clan, religious, ethnic and political groups. Namibia has one of the highest rates of gender based violence gvb in the.
Gender based violence stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. Violence is directed specifically against a woman because she is a woman or affects women disproportionately. The report gives an overview of violence as a global, south african and namibian issue and explores the underlying causes and contributing factors, including globalization and social changes such as domestic violence and rape. Genderbased violence genderbased violence is only one of the many inequality problems that women face within our society. Republic of namibia national gender policy 20082018. Gender based violence in namibiasince namibias independence in 1990, the country has been admired both at home and abroad, as a beacon of stability, peace, and security. A defining look at two of the four major categories of genderbased violence that, when present, are often a prelude to more violent forms of gbv. Cerf and cap can be found and downloaded at the oneresponse website. Both women and men experience genderbased violence but the majority of victims are women and girls. Operations research end line report download document. Namibia has some strong laws that address gender based violence. Number of acts amounting to genderbased violence 5. Genderbased violence campaign in namibia proceedings of.
Promoting gender equality to prevent violence against women 1 overview promoting gender equality is a critical part of violence prevention. Namibia demographic and health survey 20062007 defining gbv. Analyze genderbased violence from the womens human rights perspective. Despite the work already being done, incidences of gender based violence appear to be on the rise. The 20002001 namibia nhdr focuses on gender and violence and its impact on namibian society. List common myths that are used to justify gender based violence. Gender based violence undermines the health, dignity, security and autonomy of its victims. Seeking solutions for genderbased violence namibian sun. Application of the community conversation enhancement methodology for gender equality in namibia. Despite a raft of important and largely progressive legislative reforms such as the combating of domestic violence act 2003 and the combating of rape act 2000 gbv remains a developing crisis in namibia. If the issue of gender based violence in conflict and natural disasters is not directly, immediately and aggressively confronted, the cumulative consequences can negate our most essential humanitarian goals and stall global progress made on the issue. The status of genderbased violence in namibia the namibian. In this video, well discuss psychological and economic genderbased violence.
Discuss effects of genderbased violence on women, womens families, perpetrators, and society as a whole. Interpretation part ii filing of, and dealing with, compliants of gender based violence 4. The relationship between gender and violence is complex. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 representing the least rights and 5 representing the most rights available.
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