By Srirajni Narkiewicz | Digital Fundraiser
One of the worst effects of the pandemic has been the increase in violence against women. How can we respond in a way that has an impact in daily life? Using their village level networks of girls and women, one of our partners created an initiative to create an impact in the life of women and girls in their village. It’s called ‘the Shout Out campaign’.
When a woman or a girl is being subjected to abuse or harassment, or witnesses abuse or something suspicious, she starts to shout, and the next woman who hears that will know that violence is happening somewhere in the village and starts doing the same, until more and more women start shouting; they gather and go to the house where the incident is taking place.
Strength and safety comes from the number of women involved. This photo was taken in real time by one of the girl leaders, showing the campaign in action.
The campaign provides a safety net for women- they know they are supported and it signals to perpetrators that the victim of violence is not alone, that there is a support system in place. It also serves to send out a message to the rest of the community that acts of violence will not be tolerated.
This campaign has been incredibly successful, and not only as a response to domestic violence, but also to the rising cases of girls trafficking , early marriage and rape cases.
Thank you for your support, which goes directly to initiatives such as this Shout Out campaign.
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