When the GBV campaign hashtags fade, the fear doesn’t

Gender-based violence campaigns and initiatives, such as Women's Month, are currently falling short of providing sustained safety for women as public attention and hashtags fade. Critics and analysts point out that current efforts frequently place the burden of self-management onto women rather than addressing the root structural issues.

To effectively combat gender-based violence, experts argue that a transition is required away from periodic, once-a-year awareness campaigns. This shift demands systemic accountability, improved and effective law enforcement, and active responsibility assumed by men.