“Participating in the 160 Girls VJC has provided me with knowledge on how to protect myself and my friends in society.” #160girlsandme #16Days #equalityeffect

“When a child is defiled, action must be taken against the perpetrator to prevent them from harming another child.” #160girlsandme #equalityeffect #16Days

“Private settlements are harmful, and defilement perpetrators should face consequences for their actions by being jailed.” #160girlsandme #equalityeffect #16Days

"I have learned that defilement is not the survivor’s fault, and we should remind and encourage survivors that it was not their fault." #160girlsandme #equalityeffect #16Days

“I now know that both boys and girls who have been defiled should report to the police so that the perpetrators can be arrested.” #160girlsandme #equalityeffect #16Days

“Through the 160 Girls VJC, I have understood that a child cannot consent to sexual activities.” #160girlsandme #equalityeffect #16Days

“As a leader in the 160 Girls VJC, I have learned how to support survivors of defilement.” #160girlsandme #16Days #equalityeffect

“The 160 Girls Virtual Justice Clubs have equipped me with the knowledge to be sensitive and report crimes related to sexual violence.” #160girlsandme #16Days #equalityeffect

“I now know how to talk to survivors of defilement, thanks to the lessons learned from the 160 Girls Project.” #160girlsandme #equalityeffect #16Days

“The project has taught me how to protect myself and my friends in society.” #160girlsandme #16Days #equalityeffect

“The 160 Girls VJC project has educated me about child rights.” #160girlsandme #equalityeffect #160girls #16Days

“The 160 Girls Virtual Justice Club project has empowered my community to address cases of child violence.” #160girlsandme #equalityeffect #160girls #16Days

“Parents, teachers, and community members have learned a lot from the youth through the 160 Girls Virtual Justice Club project.” #160girlsandme #16Days #equalityeffect

“The Virtual Justice Club project helped me differentiate between a good touch and a bad touch.” #160girlsandme #equalityeffect #16Days

"Before joining the 160 Girls Project, I was initially afraid of the police. Now, after interacting with them during the project, I no longer fear them." #160girlsandme #equalityeffect #16Days

Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.