Working Group Description

• Organising an awareness drive involving various organizations within the GBV work group to amplify messaging and outreach effort
• Leveraging the expertise of the Stellenbosch University Centre for Social Justice to assist organisations in developing policies and understanding legislation related to GBV
• Awareness training pertaining  protocol when reporting GBV incidents, bolstering effective response and support for survivors

Common Challenges

• Substance abuse among perpetrators and survivors, leading to recurring cycles of violence and challenges in breaking free from abusive situations
• Insufficient education and information about GBV, contributing to co-dependency and perpetuation of abusive relationships
• Stigmatisation and misunderstanding pertaining GBV and stakeholder support

Collaboration opportunities

• GBV Awareness through collaborative efforts, to educate and mobilise communities to combat violence
• GBV-related service directory for reporting, role player engagement and aftercare

Development gaps

• • Beneficiary referral pathway