Breaking the Silence: Addressing Gender-Based Violence Across the Lifespan

Gender-based violence transcends age, culture, and geography, affecting individuals at every stage of life. This conference aims to not only deepen our understanding of GBV but also how it manifests, evolves, and impacts individuals across the lifespan. With a focus on key life stages, including childhood and adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood, and later years, we will explore the unique challenges and needs at each stage. The phrase “breaking the silence” highlights the need for open discussion, advocacy, and action. Through expert panels and interactive discussions, participants will explore prevention, intervention, and support strategies for each stage of life. This is a call to challenge stigma, advocate for survivor-centered policies, and create practices that empower individuals and communities. Join us as we break the silence, raise awareness, and inspire change. Together, we can create a future free from violence, where action replaces silence.