ABOUT GBV WEST AFRICA EXPOSED

The following testimonies were shared by refugees, internally displaced persons and other persons of concern to UNHCR across the West and Central Africa Region. All stories were collected with their informed consent. Their first names as well as their country of origin have been changed. The photos are illustrative.

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They are engaged

They are engaged

The voice of those

who want to change things

Here you will find:

They made the fight against GBV their fight

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Baba Ould Hamadi, social worker

Rabiatou Diallo, guinea activist

Jerry Azilinon, 25 years old, Beninese activist living in Senegal

Longla Melissa Mangwi, cameroonian activist

Olivier Beer, Representative Cameroun UNHCR

World

Senegal

Senegal

Mali

Mali

Ghana

Cameroun

Cameroun

Cameroun

Cameroun

Kenya

Guinea

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Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today and is a threat to millions of girls and women online and offline. It affects women regardless of their age, background, or level of education. This violence takes many forms, including physical, sexual, or psychological violence, as well as economic abuse and exploitation.
25 November is the International Day to End Violence Against Women. It is also the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence that will take place until 10 December, a campaign that is intended to generate attention and mobilise action to prevent gender-based violence (GBV). Recognising that gender inequality is a root cause of GBV, UNHCR – globally as well as within our region, together with the GtG and GBV AOR – also intends to use the campaign to advocate for the promotion of gender equality.

It's time to change.
Orange the World: finance, intervene, warn!

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Speech by Milicent Mutuli, UNHCR, Director of the Regional Office for West and Central Africa, as part of the global campaign of 16 days of activism against gender violence.

ABOUT GBV WEST & CENTRAL AFRICA EXPOSED

In the face of gender-based violence, voices are raised and have made the fight against GBV their fight. Thanks to their commitment, these people change things and move the lines.
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