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everywhere, but anyone who supports, advocates, and works towards gender equality and the fair treatment of women and girls It’s 2019- and while much progress has been made, there is stll so much to be done. Think about these statstcs: One in three women worldwide have experienced violence from an intmate partner; Every two seconds a girl under the age of eighteen gets married; Every minute six girls are at risk of undergoing female genital mutlaton. These challenges won’t go away overnight, so it’s up to you to help change these statstcs, which is why Africa4Her 2019 will be focused on addressing gender-based violence (GBV). GBV is not just something experienced by women. GBV is any type of violence that is directed at an individual based on his or her gender. And that’s why we need everyone’s help to put a stop to it. Take a stand against gender-based violence today Once you pledge you will receive a personalized graphic via email. Share with your friends and family on social media using #Africa4Her. Stay tuned for more from us on Africa4Her over the next few weeks, there will be new videos, blogs, online chats, and so much more