Settings in which genderbased violence against women occurs in the family. The council of europe estimates that 20 to 25% of all women in europe have experienced physical acts of violence at least once during their adult lives. Legislation online national assembly of zambia pdf consulted on 20120608 abstractcitation. National plan of action to combat genderbased violence in.
An annual survey by the victim support unit of the zambia police service reveals that in 2016 the country recorded 18,540 cases of gender based violence, more than the 18,088 cases recorded in the. Even more difficult to bring to the forefront is the issue of schoolrelated genderbased violence srgbv. As many as one in every three women has been beaten, coerced into sex or abused in some other way most often by someone she knows, including by her husband or another male family member. Genderbased violence is thus used interchangeably with sexual violence and violence against women as most genderbased violence is inflicted by men on women. This report presents findings from a scoping study of policy, practice and evidence on schoolrelated genderbased violence srgbv in zambia, which was carried out in 2016. Violence is prevalent almost half of women 48% reported that they had experienced violence at. Domestic violenceintimate partner violence, child, early and forced marriage, female genital mutilationcutting fgmc.
Gender based violence gbv in various forms is commonplace in zambia. These sickening acts are taking place in all parts of. Analyze genderbased violence from the womens human rights perspective. The ministry of gender equality and child welfare mgecw and stakeholders have developed this national plan of action on genderbased violence gbv in partial fulfilment of its mandate to ensure gender equality, equitable socioeconomic development of women and men, and the. The development of the midterm evaluation of stop gbv zambia was made possible through the. 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. The risk of violence and sexual exploitation against women and girls is exacerbated by poverty, poor security, and a lack of awareness. Genderbased violence is violence directed against a person because of their gender. Cases of gender based violence gbv have reached alarming levels in zambia to an extent where schoolgoing girls are now being taught not to allow their older brothers or fathers to touch them.
List common myths that are used to justify gender based violence. Namibia has some strong laws that address genderbased violence. Facilitator leads a brainstorming session to create a list of words that describe gender based violence. A study on genderbased violence conducted in selected rural districts of nepal the district police office. This report presents findings from a scoping study of policy, practice and evidence on schoolrelated gender based violence srgbv in zambia, which was carried out in 2016. Genderbased violence gbv or violence against women and girls vawg, is a global pandemic that affects 1 in 3 women in their lifetime. Only seven women were aware that there is a gbvfocused district resource group led by the chief district officer. 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 enacted under many different manifestations, from its most widespread form, intimate partner violence, to acts of violence carried out in online spaces.
The data reveals that genderbased violence is a widespread problem in zambia. The government of malawi is concerned at the consistent prevalence and the high level of non. Zambias gender based violence cases shoot to alarming levels by paul shalala. Challenges of implementation of the antigenderbased violence. Distinguish between causes of, and contributing factors to, genderbased violence. Genderbased violence is a global problem that limits the benefits of education, causes poor health and psychological trauma dobbert, 19975. Genderbased violence is one of the most pervasive and yet leastrecognized human rights abuses in the world. International law prohibits all forms of genderbased violence gbv.
These studies on economic costs of genderbased violence are essential to position the issue as what it is. Promoting gender equality to prevent violence against women. The agep intervention aimed to reduce acceptability and experience of violence among adolescent girls in zambia through training sessions on gender norms, relationships, and sgbv, as well as building girls selfesteem and economic assets. Pdf on sep 30, 2015, kari fasting and others published genderbased violence in zambian sport. Malawis national response to genderbased violence the government of malawi recognizes the problem of genderbased violence gbv and acknowledges its impact on vulnerable groups, gender equalityand, poverty reduction efforts ministry of gender, children, disability and social welfare, 2014a. 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. Seeking a lasting solution to gender based violence in. A study on genderbased violence conducted in selected. The zambian situation find, read and cite all the research. Pdf addressing school related gender based violence in. Promoting gender equality to prevent violence against women 1 overview promoting gender equality is a critical part of violence prevention. List common myths that are used to justify genderbased violence. Analyze gender based violence from the womens human rights perspective.
This national plan of action against gender based violence gbv the npa is a statement of government priority actions to address genderbased violence in malawi in the fiveyear period from mid2014 to the end of 2020. A program guide for integrating genderbased violence prevention and response in pepfar programs. Genderbased violence gbv is endemic in zambia, with half of zambian. Discuss what gender based violence is and why it is a violation of womens human rights. This act may be cited as the anti genderbased violence act, 2010. 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. Gender based violence is not only a serious public health social problem in zambia but all over the world.
Causes and effects of genderbased violence human rights library. These different forms are not mutually exclusive and multiple incidences of violence can be. This publication is made possible by the generous support of the american people through the u. An act to provide for the protection of victims of genderbased violence. In reality, men and women must work together to achieve real and sustainable change in namibia. Remarks by usaidhealth deputy division chief, human rights and kp advisor ngaitila phiri zambia center for communication programmes zccp consultation meeting taj pamodzi hotel, lusaka, zambia april 11, 2019 as prepared for delivery the permanent secretary for the ministry of gender, auxilia ponga the assistant director for the ministry of. Both women and men experience genderbased violence but the majority of victims are women and girls. Genderbased violence violence against women and girls. An annual survey by the victim support unit of the zambia police service reveals that in 2016 the country recorded 18,540 cases of genderbased violence, more than the 18,088 cases recorded in the. This act may be cited as the antigenderbased violence act, 2010. At present, deliberations on the gender equity and equality rights bill are in progress along with those to revise the constitution. The zambia strategic country gender assessment zscga is the principal means by which zambia and the bank, and other development partners, participate in a collaborative process to.
Demographic household survey dhs data indicates that from the age of 15 years onwards almost half of all zambian women have experienced physical violence, and a third had experienced physical violence in the 12 months preceding the survey. This paper looks at the status of gender based violence in zambia. Genderbased violence gbv in zambia takes the form of physical, mental, social or economic abuse against a person because of that persons gender and. Usaids aids support and technical assistance resources, aidstarone, task order 1.
This act may be cited as the antigenderbased violence. Fighting genderbased violence as fresh cases continue to. Such violence includes intimate partner violence ipvthat is, spousal beatings, sexual abuse or marital rapebut also. Distinguish between causes of, and contributing factors to, gender based violence. Discuss effects of genderbased violence on women, womens families, perpetrators, and society as a whole. This second ngp seeks to address the shortcomings of the 2004 ngp and the emerging issues prevailing under the changing political, economic and social contexts at local, regional and global levels. Pdf research thesis on effects of gender based violence. Both girls and boys are victims of verbal abuse, bullying, harassment and rape. The findings of zambias first ever national study on violence against children. Facilitator leads a brainstorming session to create a. The vast majority of victims are overwhelmingly girls and women.
Lets act now to end gender based violence oped by kanni wignaraja and joyce mendscole zambia launched the national action plan on gender based violence, the national gender communication. T o reach these goals it was necessary to unco ver the most. Identify integrated social responses to gender based violence. Focusing only on women would reinforce the stereotype that men do not have a responsibility to help fight genderbased violence. Antigenderbased violence act zambia legal information. It degrades women and deprives them of opportunities to enjoy the same human rights as men. The relationship between gender and violence is complex. Genderbased violence gbv in various forms is commonplace in zambia.