Youth FIGHT against power abuse: Y-FIGHT

Background Gender-Based violence (GBV) refers to harmful actions directed towards an individual based on their gender. This phenomenon it is rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power and harmful norms. It is a serious violation of human rights, human dignity and a life-threatening health and protection problem. The available data shows that 1/3 of women experience sexual or physical violence during their life-time (UNWOMEN). Globally, 736 million women have suffered from their intimate