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Tools and guides
Tools to reveal and address inequality between men and women, and to address gender-based violence, including sexual violence and female genital mutilation/cutting
A choir member from Vilo in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The choir write their own songs to educate people on the topic of sexual and gender-based violence. Photo: Hazel Thompson/Tearfund
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Activity to help groups recognise that gender inequality both happens and is harmful
In separate groups, children, men and women rank the level of access to, and control over, resources that the three groups have. They then discuss the results together
In reading the Bible, we see that men and women are created equal. This study helps us to reflect on how men and women should relate to each other in a positive, interdependent and mutually supportive way
This Bible study helps us explore how God views men, and what it means to be a Christian man
This Bible study helps us explore how God views women and how we should view women
Women and men take it in turns to answer questions and discuss while the other group listens.
This Bible study helps us explore what God says about the roles of men and women, and helps a group to begin to reflect on the issue of sexual violence
Individuals may suffer from different kinds of violence or abuse – physical, emotional or spiritual. This study looks at sexual abuse or violence within the family. Many people assume sexual violence takes place outside the family but it is most common within families
Background information about female genital mutilation/cutting, to support community transformation
Background information about inequality between men and women, to support community transformation
Background information about violence against women and girls, to support community transformation
The story of Tamar is a clear account of a planned act of sexual violence
In separate groups, men and women write down (or note in some other way such as through drawing pictures) what a normal day looks like for them. This is followed by discussion between the groups.
Facilitated discussion in small groups of 3 or 4 people. The activity starts by looking at examples of VAWG. The second part of the activity involves using the Bible and looking specifically at the Christian response to VAWG.
This study can help a group to start discussing female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and how it harms the sanctity of God’s creation
Uses a picture of a tree to help groups learn through discussion