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That there is a silent genocide of women and girls in the…

“That there is a silent genocide of women and girls in the homes, communities and just everywhere is not a new story. That my great grandmother, grandmother, mother, mother-in-law, aunt, sister, cousin, niece, housemaid, co-worker, friend, neighbor and just about every female shares the same pain…” quote by Betty Makoni
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““That there is a silent genocide of women and girls in the homes, communities and just everywhere is not a new story. That my great grandmother, grandmother, mother, mother-in-law, aunt, sister, cousin, niece, housemaid, co-worker, friend, neighbor and just about every female shares the same pain is not a new story. What is new in this story is how I stood up to say, “Never again.” Never again will a girl or woman get raped, killed, drop out of school, be harmed by our culture or be sexually enslaved. That is as long as I know about it. Never Again--not to any woman or girl again is the new story.””

Betty Makoni

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A call to end gender-based violence, urging collective action to prevent future atrocities against women and girls.

In simple terms: End violence against women and girls.

Key Takeaway

Stand against gender violence.

Themes

gender violence justice activism solidarity

Mood

urgent empowering advocacy

Type

Genocide:1 Great grandmother:1 Raped:1 Silent Genocide:1 Genocide Women:1 Raped Killed:1

When to use this quote

  • protests
  • education campaigns
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

human rights empowerment community

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take locally?
  • How can allies support this cause?
A Different Perspective

Changing deep-rooted cultural norms is challenging.

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