Faith Leaders and GBV

Faith leaders must unite in ending GBV

What role can faith leaders play in ending GBV? We need faith leaders to make a faith stance and a bold faith grounded declaration that their faith traditions, customs, practices and beliefs do not condone and allow gender-based violence.

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I did not want to be a statistic

"I've got to make the decision, do I want to be a statistic, or do I want to be there for my girls?" Tracy and her daughters share their courageous story of leaving a home filled with abuse and violence. Read more about I did not want to be a statistic
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Arlene's triumph over tragedy

Arlene August tragically lost both parents as a teenager – a loss that impacted her even more after she got married. Read more about Arlene's triumph over tragedy
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My Attacker Infected Me with HIV

Eleven years ago,Romila Padayachee was attacked and raped on her way home. Aside from the trauma of the initial attack, she later found she was HIV positive. Read more about My Attacker Infected Me with HIV