International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 2021

Here in the video Michael Hoppe speaks with some Guardian Angel children in Okakarara. The children ask whether people in Germany also argue and tell how they witness brawls and violence every day. One of the girls reports that there are men who rape young girls. The other girls agree with her unanimously.
 
Unfortunately, it is not surprising that the girls report something like this, because:
Unfortunately, the children in the steps projects are also partially exposed to this situation. 
In the steps boys and girls clubs in Gobabis, Namibia, the children can talk about their experiences of violence in a safe place. 
The steps employees here and in the other projects are your confidants. They accompany the girls to the doctor or talk to them about sexual health. The boys are also informed about AIDS and the use of condoms here in the Boys Club. The children learn how to avoid or mediate dangerous situations and what to do if someone is injured. 
 
In Zimbabwe, together with the Help with Plan and Plan International foundation, we are committed to empowering young girls and women in particular. The measures include:
 
  • Access to quality schooling and vocational training
  • Careers advice and mentoring program
  • Training on sexual and reproductive rights
  • Involving parents in educational work and nutrition programs
  • Implementation of psychosocial first aid measures as well as training and awareness campaigns on the subject of child protection, sexual and reproductive rights of girls and boys for teachers and community members

Your commitment, your voice - on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women in 2021.

and protect women and girls from experiencing violence!

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