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16 Days of Activism in Cameroon: An Urgent Call for Change
During the 16 days of activism against Gender-based Violence, DRC in Cameroun is calling for longer-term solutions to fight the pervasive nature of violence against individuals based on their gender. In Cameroon, the fight against GBV is more urgent than ever.
Gracious Nfor/DRC
Executive summary
In Cameroon, gender-based violence is alarmingly prevalent. According to a report by the World Health Organization, approximately 1 in 3 women in Cameroon have experienced physical and/or sexual violence. Women, young girls and young boys are the most targeted by GBV perpetrators. Solutions to prevent and respond to these severe human right violations are put in place by both state actors and non-state actors, including humanitarians, but GBV numbers are still very high.
Grassroots initiatives led by civil society organizations and women's groups have been instrumental in raising awareness about sexual violence, challenging gender norms, and providing solidarity and support to survivors. Community-driven efforts are indispensable for fostering societal change and building resilience against sexual violence in conflict.
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