03 IMPACT In our awareness campaigns, including the School SAFE programme we have noticed Because of this exclusion, many men refrain from attending GVBF initiatives, resulting in a lack of knowledge, low access to support, and perpetuation of the abuse cycle. an increase in the sense of personal agency displayed by participants. Increased knowledge and awareness are contributing to a sense of empowerment, which is evoking a willingness from the people to stop GBV within their communities. A man mentioned that “it is sad, as men are also exposed to violence from partners, but are not being listened to, hence the reporting from them is very low." Generally, male attendance in GBV campaigns is much lower when compared to female attendance. Males have indicated that they are being targeted by campaign organisers and are viewed or classified as the perpetrators rather than seen potentially as victims too. “The aim of the Teddy Bear Foundation (TBF) is to address the intersection between violence against children and violence against women whilst also addressing the intergenerational cycle of violence. Where there is Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) there is a high or strong possibility of the co-occurrence of child abuse.”
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