trust.org: 01 Thousands of women and girls across Brazil suffer violence at the hands of men every year.
trust.org: 02 In São Paulo alone, a woman is assaulted every 15 seconds.
trust.org: 03 Raimunda, endured an abusive relationship with her husband.
trust.org: 04 Violence for girls and women doesn't remain confined to households, it also takes place in public.
trust.org: 05 Girlene was physically assaulted by her father and raped by her stepfather at 13.
trust.org: 06 Girlene has found hope and strength through dancing.
trust.org: 07 The Girl's Leadership Project wants to put a stop to gender-based violence.
trust.org: 08 Authorities are making moves to combat violence against girls and women.
trust.org: 09 It's not just girls that are championing change.
trust.org: 10 These girls from Maranhão are fired up and ready to put an end to gender based violence.