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SCRIPT sa lesson 15 RARA: Lesson Objectives: By the end of the discussion, the students are expected to: 1. Understand the definition of gender-based violence, other related terms, and its forms and consequences; 2. Understand gender-based violence as a human rights issue; 3. Dete...

SCRIPT sa lesson 15 RARA: Lesson Objectives: By the end of the discussion, the students are expected to: 1. Understand the definition of gender-based violence, other related terms, and its forms and consequences; 2. Understand gender-based violence as a human rights issue; 3. Determine the relationship between human rights and gender-based violence; and 4. Differentiate perpetrators, survivors, and victims of gender-based violence Before anything else, let’s first understand the definition of Gender-based violence to understand the topic. According to the Inter-Agency Standing Committee in 2015, Gender-based violence is any harmful act that is perpetrated against a person’s will and that is based on socially ascribed (gender) differences between males and females. It is also one of the most widespread human rights abuses, but the least recognized in the world. WHY IS GBV A PROBLEM? Gender-based violence has devastating consequences not only for victims but also for society as a whole. First of all, GBV is a fundamental violation of human rights, denying individuals their right to life and security. This can lead to severe physical and sexual injuries and mental health issues for both men and women and includes any form of violence or abuse that targets men or women based on their sex. Gender-based violence cuts across public and private spheres, including home, school, and work, and takes place during peacetime and conflict. It is both a human rights and a development issue, with negative consequences for both women and men. Gender-based violence experienced by women and girls refers to battering and other forms of intimate partner violence including marital rape, sexual harassment and violence, dowry-related violence, female infanticide, honor crimes, early marriage, forced marriage, and female genital cutting and other traditional practices harmful to women (USAID, 2009). In the Philippines, gender-based violence has been placed in the realm of women’s human rights over the past decade. Before 1993, most governments regarded violence against women largely as a private matter between individuals (Loi et. al 1999). Unreported cases of GBV have been due to social stigma, lack of trust in law enforcement, and most especially caused by fear. The Philippines has enacted various laws to combat GBV, such as the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 (RA 9262). However, effective implementation and enforcement remain challenging. WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE Gender-based Violence has far-reaching consequences, affecting individuals, families, and communities. These consequences include serious, immediate, and long-term impacts on the sexual, physical, and psychological health of survivors. HEALTH CONSEQUENCES The long-term consequences of GBV can significantly impact a victim’s quality of life and well-being. Injuries from GBV can range from minor bruises to severe, life-threatening wounds. GBV can also result in STIs, unwanted pregnancies, and complications during pregnancy and childbirth. GBV is also strongly linked to mental health issues, including depression and PTSD. Victims of GBV are at increased risk of suicidal thoughts and attempts. Violence also affects children's survival, development, and school participation. SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES The consequences of GBV also extend to families and communities. Victims of GBV often experience social isolation due to fear and trauma. This may lead to strained relationships with family and friends, resulting in mistrust and the breakdown of support systems. Additionally, some victims of GBV may cause intergenerational trauma by perpetuating violence in future relationships. This is due to the victims believing that violence is a normal way to resolve conflicts and express emotions. ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES Economic consequences include the cost of public health and social welfare systems and the reduced ability of many survivors to participate in social and economic life (World Health Organization, 2013). Victims of GBV often experience physical and psychological health issues that can impair their ability to work. They may lose their jeep or unable to seek employment due to the impact of GBV. SURVIVOR AND PERPETRATOR Survivor is the preferred term (not a "victim") of a person who has lived through an incident of gender-based violence. A perpetrator is a person, group, or institution that inflicts, supports or condones violence or other abuse against a person or group of persons. Characteristics of perpetrators include: a. persons with real or perceived power; b.persons in decision-making positions; and C. persons in authority. In all incidents of GBV, there is always a survivor/victim and a perpetrator. Therefore, all actions in the prevention and responses to GBV need to address both the survivor and the perpetrator. Take Note: Survivor is the preferred term for those who have lived through a GBV incident. A perpetrator is a person who commits an act of GBV. There might be only one perpetrator, or there might be more. In any act of GBV, there is a survivor and a perpetrator. All prevention actions must address potential survivors and potential perpetrators. Also, all actions in response must address both the survivor and the perpetrator. HUMAN RIGHTS Human rights are universal, inalienable, indivisible, interconnected, and interdependent. Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms without distinction of any kind, such as race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, or other status. Prevention of and response to gender-based violence is directly linked to the protection of human rights. Acts of gender-based violence violate several human rights principles enshrined in international human rights instruments and our Philippine Constitution. These include the following amongst others: the right to life, liberty, and property of persons; the right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health; the right to freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment; the right to freedom of opinion and expression and to education; IN CONCLUSION GBV is a worldwide phenomenon that must be given attention nationally and internationally. The consequences capture almost all spheres of our lives (family, social, economic, and health). A main focus of gender-based violence is violence against women (VAW) affecting women and girls across their lifespan. VAW also covers a continuum of violence that appears to be unending, with an array of elements of abuse, coercion, or force. The survivor and perpetrator are important actors in GBV and VAW cases. GBV and VAW are clear violations of human rights. All these point to the essence that these acts of violence are a global and national concern.