🚨 Gender-Based Violence in Kazakhstan: The WINGS Initiative 🚨

📢 Did you know that 1 in 4 women globally experience intimate partner violence (IPV), and 10% face sexual assault by non-partners? In Kazakhstan, up to 24% of women report physical/sexual IPV, with even higher rates among marginalized groups.

At the SVRI Forum 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa, Sholpan Primbetova presented UMAI/WINGS project, an evidence-based intervention designed to reduce GBV among key affected populations (WKP), including women living with HIV, sex workers, women who use drugs, and transgender women (TGW). It was an amazing gathering of the inspiring community of 1,502 delegates from 112 countries, united in their commitment to ending violence against women, violence against children, and other forms of violence driven by gender inequality. Delegates worldwide brought their expertise and shared new research, innovative practices, and collaborative solutions. It was an unforgettable experience, with so much learning and inspiration to change people’s lives.

✨ What we have:
✅ WKP face 23-75% higher IPV rates globally;
✅ Cultural stigma & discrimination prevent victims from seeking help;
✅ Lack of services & legal protections worsens the crisis;
✅ The WINGS intervention reduces IPV/GBV rates through screening, support, and policy advocacy.

💡 What’s Next?
We’re expanding WINGS across Kazakhstan & Central Asia to train NGOs, strengthen GBV services, and push for inclusive policies.

📢 Let’s break the cycle of violence. Support. Advocate. Act. 💜

🔗 Learn more: https://umai.cspisf.org/, projectwings.org.

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