Genderbasedviolence Stories

Gender-based violence impacts every person negatively, mostly women and a day never passes by without having a women who has been murdered by her partner or a child who has been abused by her parents. We are living in tough times, our mothers, sisters and children are being killed everyday. We (campaigns working towards eliminating GBV) aim to end gender-based violence and by standing together we will be able to put an end to it. In the anthology I share things that influence gendered violence such as corporal punishment. In the anthology I also share ways that could help us as the nation to put an end to gender-based violence #GBV

Unesu was only 19. A bright first year university student with dreams as bold as her voice, and a passion for justice that lit up every room she entered. But one ordinary afternoon, on a routine trip to the post office, she vanished, leaving behind silence, questions, and a nation outraged. Set in the heart of Cape Town, Am I Next? is a gripping and haunting account of a young woman's brutal fate at the hands of a man shaped by violence and shame. As her friends and family launch a desperate search, the country watches, and the cry for justice grows louder. In a society reeling with the epidemic of gender based violence, this novel is not just a story- it is a mirror. it is a plea. It is a movement. Will justice prevail, or will Unesu become another forgotten name in a long line of lost daughters?

A young Nigerian woman narrates her experience with gender-based violence and how she was murdered by her husband

A beautiful woman who had been through a traumatic experience. Living under pain and fear under your own roof is not pleasant. But then she places fear aside when she finds out her daughter 's in danger. As any courageous mother she seeks for her past in order to finish what was supposed to be done from the beginning. But soon she finds her ex fiance from the past. Will she be able to keep all these innocent secrets from him, forever? Or will the skeletons get out from the closet? Find out... In 💓 Her Little Innocent Secret 💓

A compelling look into the mechanisms of sex trafficking, exposing the calculated means and evolving modalities used to exploit lives, while emphasizing the urgent need for awareness, prevention, and justice.

"nobody was meant to be free, in a world of lies" Adrian Dawson is an eighteen year old girl with a psychopathic father and a mother she hasn't seen in twelve years, at least that's only what a few people know. Elizabeth Frey is an eighteen year old head cheerleader that has the perfect life, except it's not really hers. Adrian Dawson is different, but not because she can move water with her mind or the like, but because she is a normal person in a world of "zombies". Saving herself and the ones she loves, being with the love of her life, escaping the "utopia" she's been trapped in, saving her real life from the pretend life she's living and saving an entire town from the manipulation they've been living under is a very breathtaking and risky challenge to face. Will she be able to do it all? All-time Most impressive rankings: Dystopian: #159 out of 32,3k Rise: #18 out of 2,66k Stereotypes: #12 out of 2,61k Genderbasedviolence: #1 out of 12 Paranormal: #381 out of 57,1k *~•••~* This book is a work of fiction and non of the events or characters in it have occurred in our world... unless you or someone you know can relate to the main character's situation. Do not copy or plagiarize any part of this book unless it is used in a comment on the book. Letting my ideas run wild in the form of this novel is something special to me and I am more than happy to share my ideas with you. I hope you enjoy.♠️🌹

She thought she knew him. She thought she had him all figured out but boy she was wrong. He's not what she thought he was, and he'll never be. A sweet talker that's what he was, she couldn't leave him whenever she tried to, even if the violence turned deadly he sweet talked his way out, and she always forgives him. He was her world, and to him she was nothing but a punching bag,sperm dish and what he played with whenever he was bored.

If you wear them, you'll understand. Also a good metaphor for domestic violence. Thanks to Andisheh A for the use of the image from Unsplash linked below: https://unsplash.com/photos/1gDjwOzjEcU

A collection of poems

'Globally an estimated 736 million women- almost one in three- have been subjected to physical and or sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both at least once in their lifetime...' Read along as l take you through my journey, as l share stories l have seen and experienced in my society as a young woman living in a county with one of the highest rates of Gender-based violence in the world, South Africa. 'TRUTH IS I AM SCARED,' THAT I MIGHT BE NEXT.

Do you know what it's like to lose control? To spend every single day being pushed to the ground. Losing all hope of getting back up. Feeling broken and different. Feeling weak and unloved. Having so much to say but no voice. I no longer feel things. Looking in the mirror and hating what I see and I'm scared. Getting used to all the pain. The awful memories going through my mind over and over again. I'm not perfect, I'm as damaged and broken as the rest of the world and that's me. Until he comes along.

Nina, a varsity freshman has to tackle her indiscernible, recurring dreams whilst fighting to get justice for a night of intoxication and violation. Whilst trying to find love and be happy she doesn't know who to trust anymore as all she ever knew feels like a lie. Looking to the future is also not easy when a past you aren't aware of torments you. Join Nina on her path of self discovery and a fight to get her life back.

A poem about a man who burns his lover to death

The past, the present and the future are all connected. They depend on each other but they don't define one another. Join Yuri in her journey of the present as she battles her past and finds the right path to her future.

Life is full of ups and downs... Some people are meant to be in your life to love you, some to hate you, some to admire you, some to detest you, some to adore you, some to mock you, some to respect you, some to humiliate you, some to make you rise, some to see you fall, some to support you, some to oppose you, some to accept you, some to reject you, some to inspire you, some to protect you, some to endanger you but all to teach you. Be a good learner, everybody counts." Life is a teacher and we all have different stories with different chapters. It's a story of bravery, love, pain, sacrifice, tuture and lessons. Let's flip through the unique pages of Amina's diary as she faced different obstacles that came her way while she struggles to achieve her dream of .......... Will she absorb the pain? Will she give up? Will she live or die? Will she be happy? Will she ever achieve what she wants to? Will she still be on track? COME ON!!!!! LET'S FIND OUT

A short story about an abusive man who is a tissue-maker has his significant other as his biggest customer as a result of his abusive manner.

In a country filled with sorrow. Highest rape rates. Femicide. Can love be found. Siviwe is a high school student. Goes to an all girls private school. Brent is a high school student. Goes to a co Ed public school. Can their differences bring them together

A story about love, heartbreak and sacrifice

A poem to empower women to speak up against physical, psychological , and sexual violence.

Not all fairy tales have a happy ending, and not all smiles reflect joy. Uchungu is the epitome of beauty,a rare goddess who graces the earth with an enchanting smile. But behind her captivating exterior lies a story of unimaginable pain, rejection, and survival. From the moment she was born, life seemed determined to break her. Rejected at birth, orphaned young, abused in childhood, and a victim of rape, Uchungu's journey is one of heartbreak and resilience. As an adult, the world sees her as a "victor" who overcame her past to build a life of grace and success. But behind closed doors, Uchungu's battles continue. Married to a man who was once her refuge, she becomes a silent victim of gender based violence (GBV). What happened to the love she thought would heal her? How did her life, filled with so much promise, become defined by pain? Uchungu: The Pain That Knows No Bounds is not just a story, but a mirror reflecting the untold realities of life. It's about the strength it takes to endure, the courage to survive, and the silent battles fought by women who wear their scars behind smiles.