A social issue

Because it not only affects the victim's life, but also those of their love ones

Because people, especially women and girls live in fear of being sexually assaulted

Because sexual violence is part of the larger problem of violence against women

Because it stems directly from gendre inequality that exists in our society and that has been perpetuated throughout history

Because stereotypes and myths conveyed in our society contribute to the victim's guilt and justify the perpetrator's actions