Day 11/16: Structural Violence and Young Women
Information shared by the PITCH Ambassadors from Uganda reveal that Adolescent Girls and Young Women living with HIV are bullied out of healthcare facilities, and at the end when they…
Day 9/16: Structural Violence and its impact on Women’s Health
The notion of structural violence as a form of violence against women arises from the human rights principle by which all governments have the duty to protect, promote and fulfil…
Day 7/16: Defilement is a serious crime that deserves more attention from stakeholders
Day 7/16 Days of Activism on ending Violence Against Women Defilement is very common in communities. It is sad that even when families learn that a child has been defiled,…
Day 6/16: Women who face Violence are at risk of Mental Health disorders
Day 6/16 Days of Activism on ending Violence Against Women The health consequences of violence against women can be physical, mental, behavioral and Sexual and Reproductive. Today let us explore…
Day 5/16: Violence against Women has a social and economic cost
Day 5/16 Days of Activism on ending Violence Against Women Gender-based violence (GBV) or violence against women and girls (VAWG), affects 1 in 3 women in their lifetime. The numbers…
