I Stories
I Stories
Over the years GL has demonstrated a commitment to gender justice and equality by efforts to create opportunities and provide spaces for survivors of all forms of gender violence to speak out, participate in various conversations and document their experiences through I-Stories.
“I explained to my children how Safe Haven Halfway Home is allowing us to grow stronger before one day, we move out into a house of our own.”
I had a difficult childhood. My mother was the sole breadwinner and had to do everything on her own. My siblings and I did not attend kindergarten. When we went […]
August 24, 2023
Themes:
Gender based violence
| Intimate partner violence
| Young Women
Programs:
Gender based violence
“As I reached the other side of the river, it started raining and the God-sent water washed away all the dirt that was on my body.”
I am 25 years old and I have three daughters who are under seven years old. My life has always been full of difficulties. I did not know my father […]
August 24, 2023
Themes:
Gender based violence
| Intimate partner violence
| Young Women
Programs:
Gender based violence
Mauritius: Learning about stability
“In 10 years’ time, I still see myself working in the field of gardening and landscaping but also running my own business on the side.” My name is Estelle and […]
Mauritius: Building resilience after years of abuse
“I want to learn how to love myself, give myself more value, and put myself first.” My name is Esha and I am 36 years old. I am a mother […]
April 13, 2023
Themes:
Emotional violence
| GBV
| Gender based violence
| Young Women
Programs:
Advocacy
| Gender Justice
Mauritius: Learning to become independent
“After that violent incident, I asserted that I no longer wanted to stay in my comfort zone or depend on my husband.” My name is Rosaline and I am 21 […]
Mauritius: Growing stronger every day
“I will not tolerate abuse again as I have learnt how to stand up and care for myself.” My name is Divya and I am currently in Grade 9. I […]
April 3, 2023
Themes:
Children
| Physical violence
| Young Women
Programs:
Advocacy
| Gender Justice
Mauritius: Education is the key to success
“I want to go to university and have a useful degree when I grow up.” My name is Eva, I am 11 years old and I am in Grade 5. […]
Evelyn’s Story from Safe Haven Halfway Home Mauritius
Getting out of the shadow of fear and violence “At that moment, I asked myself: why should I accept to be hit?” My name is Evelyn and I am 43 […]
April 3, 2023
Themes:
Gender based violence
| Intimate partner violence
Programs:
Advocacy
| Gender Justice
Shiril’s Story from Safe Haven Halfway Home Mauritius
Learning to live with dignity “They took me to the police station and I told them clearly that I do not want to go back with my husband following all […]
April 3, 2023
Themes:
Gender based violence
| Intimate partner violence
| Young Women
Programs:
Advocacy
| Gender Justice
Hilona’s Story from Safe Haven Halfway Home Mauritius
Dealing with dysfunctionality “In terms of my future goals, I dream of having my own comfortable house, with a big garden and a pool which has enough room for me, […]
Aisha’s Story from Safe Haven Halfway Home
Making the most of my life “I aim to have a job and a house of my own and to be financially independent.” My name is Aisha and I am […]
Elizabeth’s Story from Safe Haven Halfway Home Mauritius
Not giving up in the face of addiction and violence “Now, I refuse to be subjected to violence, and I teach the same principle to my children.” My name is […]
April 3, 2023
Themes:
Gender based violence
| Intimate partner violence
| Young Women
Programs:
Advocacy
| Gender Justice
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