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1. True or false: Gender-based violence (GBV) is violence committed against someone based on their gender, gender expression, gender identity, or perceived gender.
True. Everyone has the right to live free from violence, however, many Canadians across the country continue to face violence every day because of their gender, gender expression, gender identity or perceived gender. This type of violence is called gender-based violence and is a violation of human rights.
For more information: What is gender-based violence? - Canada.ca
2. Which of the following is NOT a form of gender-based violence?
- Physical violence
- Sexual violence
- Societal violence
- Psychological violence
- Emotional violence
- Economic abuse
- Technology-facilitated violence
- None – they can all be forms of gender-based violence
They are all forms of gender-based violence (GBV). GBV can take many forms. It can include any word, action, or attempt to degrade, control, humiliate, intimidate, coerce, deprive, threaten, or harm another person. Neglect, discrimination, and harassment can also be forms of GBV.
For more information: What is gender-based violence? - Canada.ca
3. In 2023, how many women and girls in Canada were victims of gender-related killings?
In 2023, 187 women and girls in Canada were victims of gender-related killings. This averages to one woman or girl killed every 2 days – most often perpetrated by a current or former male partner. (Source: Home - Femicide in Canada)
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a prevalent form of gender-based violence (GBV). It refers to multiple forms of harm caused by a current or former intimate partner or spouse. In Canada, data shows that 44% of women over the age of 15 reported experiencing some form of IPV. (Source: Intimate partner violence in Canada, 2018: An overview)
Learn more about intimate partner violence.
4. In what capacity can men and boys be impacted by gender-based violence?
- Victims or survivor
- Witnesses
- Those who cause harm
- Allies
- All of the above
Men and boys can play all these roles. Although data shows that in most cases men and boys are those who cause harm, men and boys can also experience GBV and suffer its devastating consequences. The majority of men and boys do not engage in violence against women and are needed as allies to help change the culture. Men and boys can lead by example by rejecting violent behaviours toward women, girls, and non-binary people and being willing to speak out whenever they see violence or harassment directed at others.
Learn more with this series of workbooks designed to empower young Canadians end GBV by helping learn how to recognize it, take action, and get support.
5. Who needs to be involved to end gender-based violence?
- Individuals
- Community organizations
- Private companies
- Schools
- Governments
- All of the above
Everyone has a role to end GBV. Explore these 16 Ways to End GBV.
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) recently worked with provincial and territorial governments to launch a National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence and put in place bilateral agreements allowing each jurisdiction to address their respective priorities, needs and challenges.
