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Victims of GBV need support and protection, not ridicule

Victims of GBV are not to blame for what has happened to them. [iStockphoto]

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a scourge that continues to plague our society, with women being the most affected.

It is disheartening to note that even in the 21st century, women who report cases of GBV are often stigmatised and subjected to further trauma.

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