Violence against women and girls is rooted in gender-based discrimination and social norms and gender stereotypes that perpetuate such violence. Over the years’ reports have shown that all types of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, have intensified. And there is a need of a collective effort to address violence against women and recovery efforts. It is in this context AKWOS is working to change the harmful norms that perpetuate these practices through the mass Media and awareness campaign, focusing on the increase in domestic violence to effect behavioral and attitudinal change. The WME also include documentaries that highlight the alarming upsurge in domestic violence deliver a vital message urging people to act to support women if they know or suspect someone is experiencing violence.
On 8th /03/2015 akwos in pattenship with the Rwanda National Olympic and sports commite sports event on the theme BREAK THE SCIENCE, AGANS SEXUAL ABUSE The sports that was played were beach volley, bycle riding and mini football. Women were sensiblized to take a major role to fight sexual violet by reporting immediately who has…
