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Training Module on Community Awareness on Gender based Violence for
Education in Emergencies Professionals working for Host Communities

Training Module on Community Awareness on Gender


based Violence for Education in Emergencies
Professionals working in Host Communities

Nurul Mostafa Kamal Zafari

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Session Guide

Session 01 Opening Session


Duration 90 Minutes [ 01 and Half Hour]

Objective After the end of the session,


 Participants are introduced with each other to familiarize with the
condition which will increase their comfort.
 Introduction of the facilitator.
 Setting up Ground Rules and session norms.

Contents  Opening and Introduction


 Ground rules and Norms

Materials  VIPP card


 Marker,
 Brown Paper/ Poster Paper/Chart Paper
 Masking Tape
 Stapler
 Pen
 Paper
Methods  Interactive Discussion,
 Presentation
 Group Discussion
 Mini Lecture
 Visual Aid
 Ice-breaker
The  Greet and welcome the participants in an appropriate manner.
Keep in mind that welcoming words set the tone for the rest of the
Process
Session. .
 Thank the participants for coming in the community awareness
session.
 Tell the participants about the objective and the contents of this
session as well as the process.
The opening session consists of 04 activity session. Each session has its
own objectives, methodologies and process.
Activity 1.1: Group Formation
Activity 1.2: Participants introduction
Activity 1.3: Facilitator Introduction
Activity 1.4: Setting up ground rules.
Activity 1.5: Community Awareness session overview
Note for In this session, all the activities are interlinked with each other.
the It is recommended to facilitate the each Learning sequentially.
Facilitator

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Activity 1.1 Group Formation

Duration 20 minutes.

After the end of the session:


Objective
 Participants are divided into small groups by age.
 VIPP card
 Markers
Materials
 Pen
 Paper
 Lecture – Process Orientation
Methods
 Group Discussion
 Give a small overview of the Learning and the process?
 Ask the participants to identify the youngest participants
and eldest participants based on their age.
 Ask the participants to divide themselves into smaller
groups based on age criteria.
 Tell the participants to sit together in a group as divided
Process by age.
 Give each group a VIPP card and marker to write down a
group name upon consulting with other group members.
 Ask the each group to choose a group leader upon
consultation amongst the group.
 Tell the group to write down their names in the other side
of the VIPP card.
Age Range:
 When forming group, dividing the participants by age.
 The minimum age range and the maximum age range will be
the baseline for age range.
 Age range can be -
 15-20 Years [Up to 20 Years],
 21-25 Years
 26-30 Years
 31-40 Years.
 41-50 Years.
 50 + Years
Group Dynamics:
Facilitator
 Each group must consists of minimum of 5 participants and
Guideline maximum of 10 participants.
 If any age group has more than 10 participants, then make
two groups from that age category. [For Example, if age group
31-40 years have 12 participants, then divide them into 02
groups, where each group consists of 06 [Six] participants.
Repeat the process if situation arise.
 If any age group has less than 5 participants, merge the
group with next immediate age group. [For Example, if age
group 21-25 years has 4 participants, then merge the group
with age range 26-30 years]. Repeat the previous process, if
total participants are greater than 10 in a group.
 If there is a duplication of group name, ask any group to
change their group name.

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Activity 1.2: Participants Introduction

Duration 15 minutes.

After the end of the session:


Objective  Participants are introduced with each other to familiarize
with the condition and become more comfortable with
each other.
 Pen
Materials
 Paper

Methods  Introduction

 Ask each group to select two participants who will


represent them in introducing activity.
 Ask the selected participants from each group to step
forward.
 Ask the selected participants to introduce their group
members along with group name.
Process  Ask the selected participants from each group the
following questions:
 Do they live in same locality/community /village?
 Do all the participants know each other?
 How long do they know each other?
 If any unfamiliar/unknown person identified, tell the
participants to step up and introduced to her/himself.
 Encourage participant to consult with others when selecting
Facilitator group leader.
 Closely observe the group behavior and ensure everyone
Guideline participation.
 Time management is the important factor in this session.

Activity 1.3: Facilitator Introduction

Duration 5 minutes.

After the end of the session:


Objective  Participants will know about the facilitator with other
necessary information.
 Brown Paper/ Poster Paper/Chart Paper
Materials  Marker,
 Masking Tape

Methods  Presentation

Facilitator will present the following information in a Brown


Paper/Flip Chart/ Poster paper
 Name,
Process  Rank,
 Police Station Name,
 Address of the Police Station.
 Upazilla Name,
 District Name.

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 Contact Number,

 Write all the information in a Flip chart /Poster Paper/Brown


Facilitator paper before the session.
Guideline  Ask the participants to write down the information if they
want.

Activity 1.4 : Setting Up Ground Rules

Duration 20 Minutes.

After the end of the session:


Objective  Ground rules will be set for effective session environment
upon common consensus.
 Brown Paper/ Poster Paper/Chart Paper
Materials  Marker,
 Masking Tape
 Presentation
Methods
 Interactive Discussion
 Brief the participants about the ground rules.
 Show the ground rule presentation and explain the
participants about each point set in the ground rule
section.
Process
 Inform the participants that the ground rule is necessary
to follow for the effectiveness of the session.
 Finalize the points of ground rule upon common
consensus of the participants.
 Keep the presentation sheet visible during the session.
Facilitator  Add any extra point that the participants will raise for
ground rules.
Guideline  It is better to talk with each group separately when
discussing about the ground rules.
Reference
Facilitator Guide, Section 01, Activity 1.4.
Document

Activity 1.5: Overview of the Community Awareness Session

Duration 30 minutes.

After the end of the session:


Objective  Aware of the objective of community awareness session.
 The process of the session and the content,
 The duration of the session.
 Brown Paper/ Poster Paper/Chart Paper
Materials  Marker,
 Masking Tape
 Presentation
Methods
 Information Sharing

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 Ask all the participants if they have any idea about
community awareness session.
 If any participants have the understanding of community
awareness session, ask the participants to share their
Process knowledge with others.
 Show the presentation on basic information of community
awareness session.
 Explain the details in brief to increase the participants
understanding.
 Prepare the presentation before the community awareness
Facilitator session.
Guideline  Keep the presentation sheet visible to all.
 Layout and Information about this section found in

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Session 02 Gender and Gender Based Violence


Duration 90 Minutes [1 Hour and 30 Minutes]

Objective After the end of the session,


 Participants will be aware of the concept of “Gender” and
“Gender Based Violence”.
 Understanding the nature and consequences of Gender Based
Violence.
 Aware of the current Situation of Gender Based Violence in
Bangladesh and linking with community.
Contents  Concept of Gender
 Concepts of Gender Based Violence
 Different forms of Gender Based Violence.
 Consequence of Gender Based Violence.
 Situation of Gender Based Violence
 Gender Based Violence Situation within the community.
Materials  Brown Paper/ Poster Paper/Flip Chart
 Marker,
 Masking Tape
 Stapler
 Pen
 A4 Size Paper

Methods  Interactive Discussion,


 Presentation
 Group Discussion
 Mini Lecture
 Group Work.

The Process  Congratulate the participants as they finished the first session
successfully.
 Tell the participants that we are about to enter in the second
session.
 Share the overall learning objectives of this session.
 Share the participants about the overall objectives and the
contents of this session as well as the process.
Session 02 segregated by 05 [Five] Learning sessions. Each Learning
session has its own objectives, methodologies and process.
Learning Session 2.1: Concept of Gender.
Learning Session 2.2: Concept of Gender Based Violence.
Learning Session 2.3: Gender Based Violence Situation..

Note for the In this session, all the activities are interlinked with each other.
Facilitator It is recommended to facilitate the each Learning sequentially.
Reference  Facilitator Guide: Section 02.
Document  Participants Handout.

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Learning Session 2.1


Concept of Gender

Duration 40 Minutes

After the end of the session:


Objective  Participants will increase the understanding on Gender
concepts.
 Brown Paper/ Poster Paper/Chart Paper
Materials  Marker,
 Masking Tape.
 Presentation
Methods
 Interactive Discussion
 Ask the participants, if they have any understanding of
Gender.
 If any participants have the understanding of Gender, ask
the participants to share the knowledge with others.
 Distribute the participant’s handout on gender concepts.
 Tell the participants to read the handout and discuss
Process within the group. Allocate 5 minutes for the task.
 Ask each group to nominate two persons who will
represent the group.
 Ask the participants about what they understand after
reading the document. Allocate 2 minutes for each group.
 Give the definition of Gender to the participants. .
 Summarized the session and closure.
 Print the participant’s handout for each participants for
Facilitator distribution.
Guideline  Present the flip chart where the definition was written.
 Strict time management in group work session.
Reference
Facilitator Guide, Session 02, Learning Session 2.1.
Document

Learning Session 2.2


Concept of Gender Based Violence

Duration 90 Minutes

After the end of the session:


Objective  Participants will describe the concepts of GBV.
 Identify and describe the different forms of GBV
 Participants will find out the consequence of GBV.
 Brown Paper/ Poster Paper/Chart Paper
Materials  Marker,
 Masking Tape.
 Presentation
Methods  Interactive Discussion
 Group Discussion

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 Ask the participants, about their understanding on
Gender Based Violence.
 Ask every group by rotation and take the note of key
Process points.
 Present the definition of Gender Based Violence, different
forms of violence, the consequences of GBV.
 Summarized the session and closure.
 Print the participant’s handout for each participants for
Facilitator distribution.
 Start the Flip Chart presentation with GBV concept.
Guideline  Then sequentially present different forms of GBV and
Consequence of GBV.
Reference
Facilitator Guide, Session 02, Learning Session 2.2.
Document

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Session 03 Opening Session
50 Mintues
Learning Session 3.1 Situation of Gender Based Violence in Bangladesh.
Learning Session 3.2 Protection of Women and Girls, Laws, Policies &
Initiatives
Learning Session 3.3 Reporting Crisis: Reporting of Violence in Police Station.
Learning Session 3.4 Important Contact number.
Learning Session 3.5 Recap and Closure

Learning Session 3.2 Protection of Women and Girls, Laws, Policies & Initiatives

Legal Provision

Gender refers to the socially constructed roles,


responsibilities, and expectations of males and females in a
given culture or society.

People are born female or male, but learn to be girls and boys
who grow into women and men.
This learned behavior is what makes up Gender Identity, and
determines Gender Roles And Responsibilities.
Definition of Gender
Gender emphasize on what women and men role in the
community.
These roles, responsibilities are learned from family, friends,
communities, religious institutions, schools, the workplace
etc.
Gender roles vary greatly from one culture to another, and
from one social, political, and economic group to another
within the same culture.

General Influential Factor: Specific Influential Factors


 Economy  Ethnicity,
 Politics,  Social Class,
Influencing factors  Environment,  Age Group.
 Culture,  Civil Status,
 Religion etc.  Demographic Situation
[Birth rate, Mortality rate,
Migration etc.]
 Sex is determined biologically.
 Gender refers to the social role that the culture and
Summarize the key community impose on women and men.
points  Sex of a person is biological and fixed.
 Gender is imposed by society and change over time.
 Sex is what we are born with.

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 Gender is how society says we should behave based on
our sex.
Closing Words
Different expectations and roles often be unfair and may
impose unjust restriction on women that assign to women
and girls lower status than men and boys.

Facilitator Guide

Session 01 Opening Session

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Activity 1.1 Group Formation

Activity 1.2 Participant Introduction

Activity 1.3 Facilitator Introduction

Activity 1.4 Setting up Ground Rules.

Activity 1.5 Overview of the Community Awareness Session.

Activity 1.4 Ground Rules

Ground rules are the norms and guideline that will be set
up by the participants and the facilitator upon common
consensus.
In a session, it is necessary to set-up ground rules. An
especially important rule in a session, dealing with
sensitive issues is to respect all participants’ privacy and
Define Ground Rules
confidentiality;
In some instance, ground rule will encourage people to
share their feelings. This can be especially relevant in
cases where participants feel hurt or insulted by jokes or
remarks related to gender, ethnicity, or personal
characteristics.

 Respecting each other,


 Active Participation,
 Listening to what other people say without
interrupting them
 Raise hand for asking question or
supplement other participant’s comments.
Pre-set Ground Rules  Using sentences that begin with ‘I’ when sharing
values and feelings (as opposed to ‘you’)
 Do not act or use any words or gesture that
might humiliate people.
 Respecting confidentiality
 Being on time
 Turning off cell phones

Activity 1.6 About Community Awareness Session

 To aware the community about different forms of


gender based violence [GVB] and its cause and
consequences.
Objective  To increase awareness of the community about the
existing laws and support service available regarding
GBV.
 To provide necessary information to the community
on where to seek support [Police, Legal, Medical].
Duration 3 – 3.5 Hours. [180 -210 Minutes]
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Session 02 Gender and Gender Based Violence
Learning Session 2.1 Concept of Gender.
Learning Session 2.2 Concept of Gender Based Violence.

Learning Session 2.1 Concept of Gender

Biological differences between women and men refers to Sex.


Definition of Sex
Distinct biological functions [For Example: Give birth of child.]

Gender refers to the socially constructed roles,


responsibilities, and expectations of males and females in a
given culture or society.

People are born female or male, but learn to be girls and boys
who grow into women and men.
This learned behavior is what makes up Gender Identity, and
determines Gender Roles And Responsibilities.
Definition of Gender
Gender emphasize on what women and men role in the
community.
These roles, responsibilities are learned from family, friends,
communities, religious institutions, schools, the workplace
etc.
Gender roles vary greatly from one culture to another, and
from one social, political, and economic group to another
within the same culture.

General Influential Factor: Specific Influential Factors


 Economy  Ethnicity,
 Politics,  Social Class,
Influencing factors  Environment,  Age Group.
 Culture,  Civil Status,
 Religion etc.  Demographic Situation
[Birth rate, Mortality rate,
Migration etc.]
 Sex is determined biologically.
 Gender refers to the social role that the culture and
community impose on women and men.
 Sex of a person is biological and fixed.
 Gender is imposed by society and change over time.
Summarize the key  Sex is what we are born with.
 Gender is how society says we should behave based on
points
our sex.
Closing Words
Different expectations and roles often be unfair and may
impose unjust restriction on women that assign to women
and girls lower status than men and boys.

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Learning Session 2.2 Concepts of Gender Based Violence

Gender-Based Violence is violence involving men and women,


in which the woman is usually the victim; and which is derived
from gender norms and roles as well as from unequal power
relations between women and men. Violence is specifically
targeted against a person because of his or her gender, and it
Definition of Gender
affects women disproportionately. It includes, but is not
Based Violence
limited to, physical, sexual, and psychological harm (including
intimidation, suffering, coercion, and/or deprivation of liberty
within the family or within the general community). It includes
violence perpetuated by the state.
Adapted from UNFPA Gender Theme Group, 1998

Physical Violence
Any act which causes physical harm as a result of unlawful
physical force. Physical violence can take the form of, among
others, serious and minor assault, deprivation of liberty etc.,

Physical Violence Physical Violence


 Slapping,  Biting,
 Punching,  Cutting,
 Hitting With A Weapon,  Burning,
 Kicking  Stabbing,
 Choking,  Petrol or Acid throwing,
 Scratching,  Beaten for Dowry
 Pulling Hair,  Dowry Killings.

Emotional/Psychological Violence
Difference Forms of Any act which causes psychological harm to an individual.
Gender Based Psychological violence can take the form of, for example,
Violence coercion, defamation, verbal insult or harassment.

Emotional Violence Emotional Violence


 Insults,  Intimidation,
 Humiliation,  Verbal threats of hurt,
 Scolding,  Misbehaving,
 Suspecting,  Threats of marrying
 Threatening other women,
 Shaming/Blaming Wife  Threats of divorce
For: Having No
Children, Having A
Girl Child, Not Raising
Children Properly
Sexual Violence
Any sexual act performed on an individual without their
consent. Sexual violence can take the form of rape or sexual
assault.

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Sexual Violence
 Rape,
 Sexual Assault
 Sexual Teasing/Stalking
 Sexual Harrasmentat at work place or Schools,
 Trafficking for Force Prostitution
Economic Violence
Any act or behavior which causes economic harm to an
individual. Economic violence can take the form of, for
example, property damage, restricting access to financial
resources, or not complying with economic responsibilities,

Economic Violence
 Refuse to give enough money for household expenses
 Income grabbing
 Wife’s property grabbing
 Refuse to provide regular pocket money
 Create pressure for bringing money/things
 from father's house
 Forcing wife to do work against her will, ,

Learning Session 2.2 Concepts of Gender Based Violence

GBV that involves physical violence could lead to a physical


injury, from a simple wound to loss of body parts and even
death.
GBV also causes psychological trauma such as fear, anxiety,
self-blame, depression and suicidal thoughts.
It is not usually visible (unlike physical trauma) but
girls/women suffer a great deal from it and the effects can be
longer-lasting than a physical injury
Psychological trauma affect behavior and interpersonal
The Consequences relationships. They develop negative feelings about themselves
of Gender Based and lose self-esteem.
Violence Sexual violence also contributes to the Physical and
Psychological damage to a girl or women.
Women and Girls who have experience GBV (particularly when
physical and sexual violence is involved) may make frequent
visits to doctors/health facilities with various complaints.
But they may not reveal the incidents of sexual violence. As a
result, the problem become un-diagnosed and do not get the
help that they need. This situation creates a longer term effects
on physical, psychological and reproductive health problem
that may lead to death.

Fatal Outcome
 Suicide

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 Maternal mortality
 Infant mortality
Non-Fatal Outcome Non-Fatal Outcome
Acute Physical Chronic Physical
 Injury  Disability
 Shock  Chronic Infections
 Disease  Chronic Pain
 Infection  Eating Disorders
 Sleep Disorders
Health Related  Alcohol/ Drug abuse
Consequences
Non-Fatal Outcome Non-Fatal Outcome
Reproductive Health Mental Health
 Miscarriage  Post-traumatic stress
 Unwanted Pregnancy  Depression
 Unsafe abortion  Mental disorders
 Pregnancy complications
 Gynecological disorders
 Sexual disorders

Learning Session 2.2 Concepts of Gender Based Violence [Consequences]

Emotional & Psychological Emotional & Psychological


Emotional and  Post-Traumatic Stress,  Self-Hate,
Psychological  Depression,  Self-Blame
Consequences  Anxiety, Fear  Mental Illness
 Anger  Suicidal Thoughts,
 Shame, Insecurity Behavior
Social Consequences
 Blaming The Victim
 Loss Of Role Functions In Society (E.G., Earn Income, Care
For Children)
Social  Social Stigma
Consequences  Social Rejection
 Isolation
Most societies tend to blame the victim, and the social
rejection results in further emotional damage including
shame, self-hate, and depression.

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Session 03 Opening Session


Learning Session 3.1 Situation of Gender Based Violence in Bangladesh.
Learning Session 3.2 Protection of Women and Girls, Laws, Policies &
Initiatives
Learning Session 3.3 Reporting Crisis: Reporting of Violence in Police Station.
Learning Session 3.4 Important Contact number.
Learning Session 3.5 Recap and Closure

Learning Session 3.2 Protection of Women and Girls, Laws, Policies & Initiatives

Legal Provision

Gender refers to the socially constructed roles,


responsibilities, and expectations of males and females in a
given culture or society.

People are born female or male, but learn to be girls and boys
who grow into women and men.
This learned behavior is what makes up Gender Identity, and
determines Gender Roles And Responsibilities.
Definition of Gender
Gender emphasize on what women and men role in the
community.
These roles, responsibilities are learned from family, friends,
communities, religious institutions, schools, the workplace
etc.
Gender roles vary greatly from one culture to another, and
from one social, political, and economic group to another
within the same culture.

General Influential Factor: Specific Influential Factors


 Economy  Ethnicity,
 Politics,  Social Class,
Influencing factors  Environment,  Age Group.
 Culture,  Civil Status,
 Religion etc.  Demographic Situation
[Birth rate, Mortality rate,
Migration etc.]
 Sex is determined biologically.
Summarize the key  Gender refers to the social role that the culture and
points community impose on women and men.
 Sex of a person is biological and fixed.
 Gender is imposed by society and change over time.

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 Sex is what we are born with.
 Gender is how society says we should behave based on
our sex.
Closing Words
Different expectations and roles often be unfair and may
impose unjust restriction on women that assign to women
and girls lower status than men and boys.

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Participant Handout

About Community Awareness Session


 To aware the community about different forms of
gender based violence [GVB] and it’s cause and
consequences.
Objective  To increase awareness of the community about the
existing laws and support service available regarding
GBV.
 To provide necessary information to the community
on where to seek support [Police, Legal, Medical].
Duration 3 – 3.5 Hours. [180 -210 Minutes]

Gender Concepts

Gender Concepts
Biological differences between women and men refers to
sex. For Example: Give birth of child.
Definition of Sex
 Only Biological differences.
 Distinct biological functions [Breast Feeding]
Gender refers to the socially constructed roles,
responsibilities, and expectations of males and females
in a given culture or society.

People are born female or male, but learn to be girls and


boys who grow into women and men.

Gender emphasize on what women and men role in the


Definition of Gender community.
These roles, responsibilities, and expectations are
learned from family, friends, communities, religious
institutions, schools, the workplace etc. These are the
learned behavior.

Gender roles vary greatly from one culture to another,


and from one social, political, and economic group to
another within the same culture.

General Influential Factor:


 Economy
 Politics,
 Environment,
Influential Factors
 Culture,
 Religion etc.
Specific Influential Factors
 Ethnicity,
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 Social Class,
 Age Group.
 Civil Status,
 Demographic Situation [Birth rate, Mortality rate,
Migration etc.]

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Concepts of Gender Based Violence

Gender-Based Violence is violence involving men and women,


in which the woman is usually the victim; and which is derived
from gender norms and roles as well as from unequal power
relations between women and men. Violence is specifically
targeted against a person because of his or her gender, and it
Definition of Gender
affects women disproportionately. It includes, but is not
Based Violence
limited to, physical, sexual, and psychological harm (including
intimidation, suffering, coercion, and/or deprivation of liberty
within the family or within the general community). It includes
violence perpetuated by the state.
Adapted from UNFPA Gender Theme Group, 1998

Different Forms of Gender Based Violence

Physical Violence
Any act which causes physical harm as a result of unlawful
physical force. Physical violence can take the form of, among
others, serious and minor assault, deprivation of liberty etc.,

Physical Violence Physical Violence


 Slapping,  Biting,
 Punching,  Cutting,
 Hitting With A Weapon,  Burning,
 Kicking  Stabbing,
 Choking,  Petrol or Acid throwing,
 Scratching,  Beaten for Dowry
 Pulling Hair,  Dowry Killings.

Different Forms of Emotional/Psychological Violence


Gender Based
Any act which causes psychological harm to an individual.
Violence
Psychological violence can take the form of, for example,
coercion, defamation, verbal insult or harassment.

Emotional Violence Emotional Violence


 Insults,  Intimidation,
 Humiliation,  Verbal threats of hurt,
 Scolding,  Misbehaving,
 Suspecting,  Threats of marrying
 Threatening other women,
 Shaming/Blaming Wife  Threats of divorce
For: Having No
Children, Having A
Girl Child, Not Raising
Children Properly
Sexual Violence

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Any sexual act performed on an individual without their
consent. Sexual violence can take the form of rape or sexual
assault.

Sexual Violence
 Rape,
 Sexual Assault
 Sexual Teasing/Stalking
 Sexual Harrasmentat at work place or Schools,
 Trafficking for Force Prostitution
Economic Violence
Any act or behavior which causes economic harm to an
individual. Economic violence can take the form of, for
example, property damage, restricting access to financial
resources, or not complying with economic responsibilities,

Economic Violence
 Refuse to give enough money for household expenses
 Income grabbing
 Wife’s property grabbing
 Refuse to provide regular pocket money
 Create pressure for bringing money/things
 from father's house
 Forcing wife to do work against her will, ,

The Consequences of Gender Based Violence

Fatal Outcome
 Suicide
 Maternal mortality
 Infant mortality
Non-Fatal Outcome Non-Fatal Outcome
Acute Physical Chronic Physical
 Injury  Disability
 Shock  Chronic Infections
 Disease  Chronic Pain
Health Related  Infection  Eating Disorders
Consequences  Sleep Disorders
 Alcohol/ Drug abuse
Non-Fatal Outcome Non-Fatal Outcome
Reproductive Health Mental Health
 Miscarriage  Post-traumatic stress
 Unwanted Pregnancy  Depression
 Unsafe abortion  Mental disorders
 Pregnancy complications
 Gynecological disorders
 Sexual disorders

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Emotional & Psychological Emotional & Psychological
Emotional and  Post-Traumatic Stress,  Self-Hate,
Psychological  Depression,  Self-Blame
Consequences  Anxiety, Fear  Mental Illness
 Anger  Suicidal Thoughts,
 Shame, Insecurity Behavior
Social Consequences
 Blaming The Victim
 Loss Of Role Functions In Society (E.G., Earn Income, Care
For Children)
Social  Social Stigma
Consequences  Social Rejection
 Isolation
Most societies tend to blame the victim, and the social
rejection results in further emotional damage including
shame, self-hate, and depression.

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