07/08/2026
BREAK THE SILENCE, UNDERSTANDING GENDER BASED VIOLENCE THROUGH THE GENDER LENS
Gantsi Primary Hospital staff were today sensitized on issues of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) under the theme βUnderstanding Gender-Based Violence Through the Gender Lens.β
Addressing staff, Men & Boys for Gender Equality ,Ghanzi District Coordinator, Mr Arnold Nthokwa, urged men to speak up and report cases of GBV, noting that men are also victims of gender-based violence.
Mr Nthokwa highlighted that GBV is a violation of human rights and can have serious consequences on mental health and well-being. He emphasised the importance of recognizing that GBV affects people across different genders and that everyone has a role to play in preventing it.
He outlined some measures that can contribute to preventing GBV, including behaviour change communication, committing to zero tolerance of GBV, and being vigilant in protecting family members, loved ones and friends from violence as well as talking to children when recognising signs of withdrawal.
He further stressed the importance of a multi-sectoral approach in addressing GBV, where different stakeholders work together to prevent violence, support survivors and promote safer communities.
Silence can protect violence. Speaking up can protect lives.
