Challenge
A 2006 UNICEF study found that nearly 18% of 4,000 girl students in Nepal interviewed had experienced severe sexual abuse. A research conducted by HimRights in 2013, studying 2,000 girls in seven districts in Nepal (13 - 18 years old), found that 1 in 10 girls had experienced sexual violence. Schools were the most common places for assault with 1 in 3 girls attacked in school. UN Women describes the violence against women and girls during the pandemic as a 'Shadow Pandemic'.
Description
Fightback is safety education program for women and girls to build their mental, vocal and physical skills to reduce the risk of sexual violence. It also trains men, boys, parents and teachers to shift gender norms and partake to create a more safe environment.
Outcomes
From 2016 to 2021, we have managed to train 25,000 women and girls along with 13,000 stakeholders. We have raised investments and developed partnerships with strong pathways to scale.
