Genocide Quote by Betty Makoni
““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.””
About This Quote
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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