Breaking the Silence: Understanding and Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

This lesson introduces learners to the concept of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). It defines GBV, outlines its key characteristics, and highlights the importance of understanding GBV in both local and global contexts, including within communities in Botswana.

This quiz reinforces key concepts about the meaning, causes, and examples of GBV — especially how it affects communities in Botswana.

This lesson explores the major types of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), illustrating how each type manifests in homes, schools, workplaces, and public spaces. Learners will also engage with examples from Botswana to build local relevance and understanding.

This quiz assesses learners’ ability to identify different types of GBV and apply real-world understanding to common scenarios, particularly within the Botswana context.

This lesson aims to challenge the common myths and misconceptions surrounding Gender-Based Violence (GBV), which often lead to victim-blaming and silence. By debunking these myths, learners will be better equipped to support survivors, advocate for justice, and create safer communities.

To help learners distinguish between false beliefs and facts about GBV and reinforce a rights-based, survivor-centered understanding of the issue.

This lesson explores how power imbalances, patriarchal systems, and deep-rooted social norms fuel Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Learners will examine how these factors operate in communities, institutions, and families — especially within the context of Botswana.

This quiz evaluates learners' understanding of how power dynamics, patriarchal systems, and harmful social norms contribute to Gender-Based Violence. It ensures that learners can distinguish between cultural practices that empower versus those that oppress, and can critically identify harmful beliefs still present in Botswana’s society.

This lesson explores how individual and social characteristics — such as age, gender identity, poverty, and disability — can increase vulnerability to Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Learners will examine why certain groups face greater risk and how these vulnerabilities intersect in the Botswana context.

This lesson examines how certain cultural and traditional practices — though historically accepted — may contribute to Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Learners will explore the tension between cultural preservation and human rights, with examples from Botswana and international settings.

This quiz evaluates learners’ ability to distinguish between cultural practices that preserve identity and those that enable GBV. It encourages critical reflection on balancing heritage with human rights and justice.

This lesson explores the physical, mental, and emotional toll that Gender-Based Violence (GBV) takes on survivors. It examines both short- and long-term effects, including trauma, chronic illness, and suicide risk. Special focus is given to survivor experiences in Botswana.

This quiz evaluates learners’ ability to distinguish between cultural practices that preserve identity and those that enable GBV. It encourages critical reflection on balancing heritage with human rights and justice.

This lesson examines the ripple effects of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) on the family unit — particularly children. GBV doesn't only affect the direct survivor; it creates an environment of fear, emotional damage, and social breakdown within households.

This quiz evaluates the learner’s understanding of how GBV affects children and family structures. It emphasizes the importance of early intervention to stop the intergenerational cycle of trauma.

This lesson explores how GBV affects not only individuals and families but also communities and national development. It unpacks the economic burden on survivors and the state, and how GBV contributes to poverty, inequality, and societal breakdown.

This quiz tests learners' ability to connect GBV to economic hardship and social decay. It reinforces the understanding that GBV is not just a personal issue — it’s a development barrier and societal crisis.

This lesson introduces key legal instruments and policies that protect individuals against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Botswana and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Learners will explore the strengths, limitations, and enforcement challenges of these laws.

To assess learners’ knowledge of GBV-related laws in Botswana and regional legal commitments. This quiz reinforces understanding of protections available to survivors and highlights gaps in access to justice.

This lesson explains how survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Botswana can report abuse and access legal protection. It highlights survivors’ rights, where to go for help, and the challenges that may prevent reporting — with practical examples and community-level strategies.

This quiz tests understanding of how GBV can be reported in Botswana, survivors’ rights under the law, and how challenges in the system affect access to justice.

This lesson explores the distinct and collaborative roles played by police officers, social workers, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in responding to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases. It outlines their responsibilities, limitations, and how these services can work together to protect survivors in Botswana.

This quiz tests learners’ understanding of how police, social workers, and NGOs operate individually and in partnership to address GBV. It emphasizes survivor-centered service delivery and highlights real challenges in Botswana.

This lesson focuses on proactive strategies to prevent Gender-Based Violence (GBV) before it happens. It explores what can be done at community, school, and workplace levels to change attitudes, reduce risk, and promote a culture of respect and safety.

This quiz evaluates learners’ understanding of GBV prevention strategies and how they are applied in Botswana’s community, school, and workplace settings. It promotes action-oriented thinking for creating safer environments.

This lesson equips learners with practical, trauma-sensitive guidance on how to respond when someone discloses that they have experienced Gender-Based Violence (GBV). It focuses on what to say, what not to say, and how to ensure survivors feel safe, heard, and supported.

This quiz assesses learners’ ability to respond appropriately to GBV disclosures. It reinforces the importance of listening, respect, confidentiality, and connection to professional help — particularly within the Botswana context.

This lesson empowers learners to become active participants in the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). It explains what advocacy means, how it creates change, and the simple, powerful steps individuals and groups can take — especially within the Botswana context.

This quiz assesses learners' understanding of GBV advocacy and their readiness to apply real-world strategies in Botswana. It encourages reflection on personal responsibility and collective action.