Help Lesotho

Girls and young women in Lesotho often fall victim to gender-based violence (GBV) and child, early, and forced marriage (CEFM), which are perpetuated by cultural norms, a lack of awareness and poverty. Despite being signatories to international legislation prohibiting these practices, GBV and CEFM remain normalized within communities, with alarming statistics highlighting the prevalence of violence against women. These harmful practices perpetuate cycles of trauma and injustice, undermining the well-being and rights of girls and women.

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