IMPACT OF GBV IN UGANDA | Nyonga Shelter

Understanding Gender Based Violence

It has been said that "Women constitute 49.7% of the world’s population, do 90% of the work, and yet own only 10% of the land and less than 1% of the world's wealth" (Scott et al, 1995).

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Shelter Impact

WORI has been leading advocacy programs and awareness trainings on GBV for over 10 years. In the last year GBV prevention and response activities have directly reached over 645 individuals.

In addition, through social media and radio broadcasting, WORI has reached 2-3 million individuals on the regional and national levels. That work allows attitude change in the mentality and the culture. However, GBV still occur and we need to provide a safe space for the victims of these violence.

GBV Consequences

Explore the impact of gender-based violence on mental health, physical well-being, and social relationships. Learn how to support survivors and raise awareness.

Mental Health Effects

Post traumatic stress
Stress disorders trying to cope with abusers' actions
Emotional needs not being met

Physical Well-being

Risk of safety
Illness as a result of violence or stress
Pregancy
Higher risk of STD's
Sexual dysfunction after assault
Abortion and miscarriages
Suicide

Social Relationships

Lack of social interaction
Desertion
Loss of self esteem

Effects and Repercussions

Having experienced GBV makes it more likely for the victim to be more stressed and act differently around friends and family. Depending on the age of the survivor they may not succeed at school or be forced to drop out. Survivors are likely to be socially excluded and could increase their chance of addictive habits. As for children, they are more likely to commit suicide and have reduced coping mechanisms with trauma.