Did you know that the impact of Gender-based violence (GBV) on children goes beyond the present as it sometimes extends to their adulthood, causing both direct and indirect pain.
They are affected directly when they experience physical, sexual, and emotional abuse which often leads to various degrees of injuries, sexually transmitted diseases pregnancies, and mental health issues like PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
The indirect effect of witnessing GBV can cause emotional damage to the child, leading to fear, low self-esteem, and behavioral issues, which could be harmful.
The indirect effect of GBV also includes change in family dynamics, which sometimes make the parents struggle economically, thereby causing a reduction in the support they give to the children and educational challenges
The long-term effects, especially in their adulthood, leave not only deep emotional and physical scars but also inform their social interactions and general well-being.
These and more are enough reasons for you to join the campaign to end all forms of violence against women and girls.
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