Gender-Based Violence Terminology

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GBV

GBV

noun GBV stands for Gender-Based Violence, which refers to any harmful act that is perpetrated against a person's will and that is based on socially ascribed (gender) differences between males and females.

  • Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious human rights violation that affects millions of people worldwide.
  • We need to raise awareness about GBV and its impact on individuals and communities.
  • GBV is not cool, it's never okay to hurt someone just because of their gender.
  • GBV is like a dark cloud hanging over society, causing harm and fear to those affected.