Reporting Abuse
Why is GBV not reported?
  • Trivialising - GBV is often made to seem like an insignificant issue and is not taken seriously.
  • Stigma - Victims are often reluctant to report the violence they face as they fear it will bring them shame.
  • Socio cultural and economic issues - Reluctance to report due to being dependent on the abuser for food/shelter i.e being reluctant to report if the abuser is the breadwinner of the household.
  • Lack of services - Limited access to channels such as helplines through which victims can report/get help.