11/11/2025
Empowerment isn’t just about having a voice, it’s also about having choices.
When women have access to education, skills, and economic opportunities, they are better equipped to break cycles of dependence and abuse.
Gender-based violence doesn’t only harm bodies and minds, it also jeopardises girls’ education, limits their opportunities, and undermines their confidence. When we invest in women’s economic independence, we nurture protective factors that reduce vulnerability and build resilience.
But let’s also remember that men can be victims of abuse too.
Economic dependence, social stigma, and silence can trap anyone, regardless of gender. Thriving men build thriving families.
Empowerment is prevention.
Independence in financial, emotional, and social structure is freedom.