Peace begins @ home: The gender based violence indicators study: Limpopo province of South Africa

More than two thirds of women in Limpopo have experienced some form of gender based violence in their lives, including partner and non-partner violence. About half of men admit to perpetrating GBV in their lifetime. Most violence occurs within intimate relationships and is predominantly emotional – a form not usually addressed. Perhaps most alarming is the low rate of reporting to police and health departments. The study also found that men are more likely to disclose perpetration than women disclose experience of VAW. More research is needed to look into the reasons for this finding. GBV campaigns need to empower women and encourage them to speak out and seek help. Further research is needed to establish the determinant factors that fuel violations of women’s rights in the province.

ISBN: 978-1-920550-65-3
Publisher: Gender Links
Year of Publication: 2013