People everywhere from all walks
of life are working together to achieve gender equality. But it takes more – it
takes you. Every day in countries around the world, women and girls experience
acts of violence ranging from online harassment to domestic assault and human
trafficking. This has to stop.
You don’t have to be a hero to
join the fight against gender-based violence, but real change requires all of
us to do what we can. Here are a few ways to be smart about being safe.
No Trolls. What happens online is everyone’s business. Report
bullying and abusive comments immediately to a parent, teacher or site
administrator.
Teach Peace. Give young people the tools to stop gender-based
violence before it starts with Voices
Against Violence, a non-formal education program by UN Women and the
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
Active Bystander. Check in to help out. Simply
asking "Are you okay?" may offer a potential victim a way out of a
dangerous situation.
It only takes a minute to have an
impact. How would your life be different
if safety wasn't an issue?
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