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Nov 25 • 7 tweets • 4 min read

"We will never combat gender-based violence and violence against women if we are not addressing the root causes of the problem.”

Follow below to learn why prevention is at the heart of our work in addressing gender-based violence ⬇️ #EndViolenceAgainstWomen

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What exactly is gender-based violence and who does this impact? #EndViolenceAgainstWomen

Did you know that in Niger, West Africa, 3 out of 5 women have suffered some sort of sexual gender-based violence in their lives?

Here at the British Red Cross, we know from our work at home and overseas that there is still much to be done.
Around the world, we support women and girls who have been through unimaginable traumas.

While part of the work to address gender-based violence is supporting those affected by it, we also know that education and prevention is at the heart of the solution. In Niger so far this year, we have educated 681 community members on gender-based violence.

There is plenty you can do to help support survivors:

▪️ Amplify survivors' voices
▪️ Read our blog to learn more about our work: bit.ly/UniteAgainstGe…
▪️ Join in the conversation - listen, learn and check out the #EndViolenceAgainstWomen hashtag.

Reminder: there has never been a more important time for survivors’ voices to lead the conversation. #EndViolenceAgainstWomen.

➡️ bit.ly/UniteAgainstGe…

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