Believe in Yourself

What Can I Do?... STOP Gender-Based Violence

Your voice, your actions, and your unwavering belief in equality are the most powerful forces we have to stop gender-based violence

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OUR MISSION

Our mission is to stand with migrant women, equipping them with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive. We believe that every woman deserves to understand her rights, access the support she needs, and have her voice heard, especially when navigating a new country and culture.

That’s why we’re dedicated to building the capacity of migrant women through language-specific services and support. We know that language barriers can be a huge obstacle to accessing vital information and help. By providing resources in your own language, we aim to break down these barriers, making sure you feel understood, respected, and empowered.

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COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT

For confidential support and assistance, please call or WhatsApp us: + (597) 827 0299 We offer support in Spanish and Haitian Creole. Your well-being is our priority, and we are here to listen and help.

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TELE - HEALTH (SPANISH)

Health Advice and Support . If you require health advice or support, our dedicated team is here to assist you. Contact us for confidential guidance.

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YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

Help Us, Help You: Document Your Experience sharing your experience, you provide crucial information that helps us better understand needs, improve our services, and advocate more effectively. Your documentation is a powerful tool in creating positive change.

"Gender-based violence not only leaves visible wounds, but also steals voices, dreams, and futures. Every step we take to make it visible and combat it is an act of love, justice, and a seed of freedom for all."

TYPES OF VIOLENCE

The United Nations defines violence against women as "any act of gender-based-violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life." Violence & Abuse can come in many different forms. Domestic Violence includes abuse that is physical, sexual, emotional, economic, psychological, dating-related, focused on children and the elderly, and stalking. Learn more about the different forms below:

Did you Know?

During the last 12 months, 243 million women and girls globally aged 15 -49 have been subjected to physical or sexual violence perpetrated by an intimate partner.
1 in 3 women and girls experience physical intimate partner violence in their lifetime.
More than 50,000 women in Suriname have experienced one or more acts of physical and sexual violence by male partners .
Emotional violence is most common in Suriname at about 35%.
Women between the ages of 25-29 were noted to be more likely than women from any other age group to currently be experiencing physical intimate partner violence.

Beyond the Numbers: The Human Impact Behind Gender-Based Violence Statistics.

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LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD

let's Stand Together

Recognise the signs of abuse, so that you are able to offer support or resources to a friend or loved one who may be experiencing gender-based violence.

OUR VOICE!

Listen to these inspirational women and NGO's as they give their empowerment to others. Remember you are not alone, let your voice be heard and inspire others.

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