“I” Stories, the power of the personal

The annual “IÀ Stories project, initiated by Gender Links in collaboration with partners during Sixteen Days of Activism, invites survivors of gender violence to share their experiences, as part of a workshop and for publication in a booklet and in mainstream media. These stories share women and men’s real experiences with violence – domestic violence, child abuse, contracting HIV after sexual assault, being attacked because of their sexual orientation, and any other story that the people wish to tell. Each writer tells his or her unique story. While each writer is different, many commonalities point to certain trends in the country related to GBV. The experience also points to writing as a powerful tool for healing, and in raising awareness and dialogue

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