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This poll has completed. It ran from July 2, 2022, 8:52 a.m. through July 25, 2022, 5:34 p.m.
AKICA SC 1.5 | Why do you think Gender based Violence against women is so prevalent in your community?
Background
In Uganda, Gender Based Violence (GBV) remains largely unreported. It is believed that over 1 million women suffer from Gender based violence every year, yet only 17.000 cases were reported to police in 2021. This means that only 1 out of 60 women report gender based violence to police! Strengthening mechanisms to reduce gender based violence require and deserve full support in planning towards a prosperous future.
Question:
Why do you think Gender based Violence against women is so prevalent in your community?
A: Women are scared or ashamed to speak out against Gender based Violence
B: Physical and sexual violence are culturally accepted
C: There is a failed system of reporting on gender based violence to authorities
B: Physical and sexual violence are culturally accepted
C: There is a failed system of reporting on gender based violence to authorities
D: Men are frustrated because of poverty
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