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Invictus Africa
@InvictusAfrica
We bridge the gender data gap. We promote human rights and gender equality through data-driven advocacy, digital technologies, and capacity development.
May 6, 2022 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
We must pay attention to 'Stranger Danger,' the idea we sell to children that all strangers CAN be dangerous.

This is not wrong.

However, sometimes unconsciously, we communicate to children that non-strangers are ALWAYS safe.

This couldn't be further from the truth.

1/5 The data is clear. In up to 70% of child abuse cases, the perpetrator is known to the family - a partner, sibling, parent, employee in whatever capacity, teacher, friend.

There are two important factors in child abuse cases:

1. Proximity
2. Access

Both depend on some trust.