27/11/2025
🟧 Day 2: The Reality Behind the Numbers 🟧
Today marks Day 2 of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. NAHSAS Somalia, through SCORA, continues to shine a light on the global crisis facing women and girls.
⚠️ The Hard Truths: We often hear statistics, but let these numbers sink in:
🔸 1 in 3 women worldwide (approx. 840 million) have experienced physical or sexual violence.
🔸 263 million+ women have faced sexual violence at least once.
🔸 316 million women were subjected to violence in just the last 12 months.
Because so many cases go unreported, the reality is likely even more severe. These are not just data points on a screen—they are our mothers, our sisters, our colleagues, and our future leaders.
💡There is Hope. GBV is Preventable. Violence is not inevitable. By challenging harmful norms and strengthening protection systems, we can build a safer Somalia.
As NAHSAS Somalia & SCORA, we pledge to:
✅ Empower medical students with the right training.
✅ Advocate for survivor-centered healthcare.
✅ Engage our communities to change the narrative.
✅ Support national efforts to eradicate GBV.
Join us in wearing Orange and raising your voice. Your action can change a life.
Ministry of Health- Somalia WHO Somalia United Nations OCHA UN Women Wasaaradda Haweenka iyo Horumarinta Xuquuqda Aadanaha -Mwhrd
UNHCR Somalia UNFPA Somalia
