When I was first asked to share my story of gender-based violence, I could not find the words. Fear took over. Fear of what might happen if my attacker ever saw this or heard me speak. Compiling this has been one of the hardest things I have ever done. I…
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Understanding Gender-Based Violence in the Digital Age in South Africa
Gender-based violence, often referred to as GBV, is no longer confined to physical spaces. In South Africa, where internet access and social media use continue to grow rapidly, GBV has expanded into digital environments, affecting victims across all ages, backgrounds, and income groups. Online GBV includes harassment, threats, stalking, image-based…
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