Education
School-related gender-based violence is a global issue with harmful effects on children, families, and communities. This kind of violence, which is fuelled by harmful gender norms and inequality, can be physical, sexual, and psychological and occurs in and around schools.
Media
Media has a huge impact on violence against women and girls. Media can reinforce and normalize harmful gender stereotypes. But media can also be a powerful tool for raising awareness, challenging societal norms, and promoting positive change.

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Men and boys
Men and boys play an essential role in ending violence against women and girls. Evidence and experience have shown that engaging men and boys in efforts to prevent violence against women and girls is crucial. Changing social norms and unequal gender relations is critical in ending gender-based violence and men and boys play a pivotal role in supporting these changes.
Social protection
Social protection measures play a crucial role in preventing violence against women and girls by addressing the driver that make this type of violence happen in the first place. Gender-based violence is one of the most pervasive human rights violations affecting individuals and communities all around the world. It is deeply rooted in unequal power relations, gender discrimination, and harmful beliefs and social norms.
Sport
Sport can be a very powerful tool in preventing violence against women and girls and promoting gender equality. Through its wide reach, influence, and ability to challenge how people think about gender equality, sport can play a vital role in changing attitudes, behaviors, and power dynamics that fuel violence. But sports can also be an environment for some of the most egregious cases of sexism and gender-based violence.
