When the GBV campaign hashtags fade, the fear doesn’t
More needs to be done than relying on once-a-year campaigns like Women’s Month to fight gender-based violence. What is needed is a shift from expecting women to self-manage their safety toward systemic accountability, effective law enforcement and active male responsibility.
By Maryam C AdewunmiSouth Africa
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More needs to be done than relying on once-a-year campaigns like Women’s Month to fight gender-based violence. What is needed is a shift from expecting women to self-manage their safety toward systemic accountability, effective law enforcement and active male responsibility.
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- 40 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 16, 2026
- Byline
- Maryam C Adewunmi
- Source
- Daily Maverick