Can pastors, imams and rabbis be allies to women and children and help stop gender-based violence?
Many wars have been fought in the name of religion. Much pain and dehumanisation has been inflicted on women and girls in the name of religious culture. So, it wouldn’t be surprising for there to be cynicism about the question.
But, in fact, a growing body of research shows that faith leaders can be powerful allies against social ills like gender-based violence.
