Women feel unsafe walking alone at night in their own neighbourhoods, for fear of becoming a victim of GBV. How much louder do we have to shout before violence against women and children sees a drastic decline?

FAST FACTS

• There are an estimated 736 million women worldwide who have been subjected to intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both at least once in their life
• Women are most often victimised by their current or former husbands or intimate partners
• Female genital mutilation has been performed on at least 200 million females in 31 countries across three continents
• Less than 40% of women who experience violence seek any form of help

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS BEEN A VICTIM OF GBV:

• Get medical attention immediately
• Get a copy of the doctor’s report of the injuries to the body, etc.
• In cases of sexual abuse, demand that a Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) test be administered at a hospital within 72 hours
• File a report at the police station and ask for a copy of the report
• Make sure the survivor has a safe place to stay

REPORT INCIDENTS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE NOW*

• CALL: 0800 428 428 (emergency line)
• PLEASE CALL ME: *120* 7867# (supported by a USSD)
• SKYPE ADDRESS: HelpmeGbv (for the deaf community)
• SMS ‘help’ to 31531 (for persons with disability) 

*Ensure that you have the victim’s consent before reporting an incident of GBV. Sources: www.parliament.gov.za | www.unwomen.org/en | guides.womenwin.org | www.unicef.org