What is GBV

“Gender-based violence (GBV) is violence that is directed at an individual based on his or her biological sex OR gender identity. It includes physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and psychological abuse, threats, coercion, and economic or educational deprivation, whether occurring in public or private life.” Too many victims of GBV often suffer in silence, feeling guilty and ashamed , wondering why this has happened to them, and what they could have done to prevent it. This stigma is something that needs to be eradicated from our world! NO victim of GBV is ever asking for it!! SA Women Fight Back are here to help victims of GBV become Survivors, warriors.. Our Universal Right is life , Security, Equality and also the right to freedom from discrimination.

TYPES OF GBV

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Violence Against Woman and Children

Violence that is directed at an individual based on his or her biological sex OR gender identity. It includes physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and psychological abuse, threats, coercion, and economic or educational deprivation, whether occurring in public or private life

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Intimate
Partner Violence

One of the most common forms of violence against women is performed by their partner.Intimate partner violence includes acts of physical aggression, psychological abuse, forced intercourse and other forms of sexual coercion, and various controlling behaviours such as isolating a person from family and friends or restricting access to information and assistance.

3.

Domestic
Violence

Domestic violence is violence committed by someone in the victim's domestic circle. This includes partners and ex-partners, immediate family members, other relatives and family friends. ... Domestic violence can take the form of physical, sexual or psychological abuse.

4.

Indirect
Violence

Attitudes, stereotypes and cultural norms that underpin gendered practices and may cause gender-based forms of direct violence.

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Sexual
Violence

Sexual violence is any sexual act or attempt to obtain a sexual act by violence or coercion, acts to traffic a person or acts directed against a person's sexuality, regardless of the relationship to the victim

How to get a protection order

Step 1: Report the complaint to a local police station.
Step 2: Apply for a protection order at a magistrates court.
Step 3: A magistrate considers the application.
Step 4: An interim protection order may be granted and will be served on the respondent.
Step 5: Court proceedings or hearing of evidence to determine whether a final protection order should be granted.
Step 6: Consequences for the respondent if he/she violates the conditions of a final protection order.

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How to get a protection order

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