Voice Against Violence
VOICE AGAINST VIOLENCE
The NRL Tonga uses sport as a vehicle to address gender inequalities and raise awareness among young people about the impact of gender violence among different communities, making NRL Tonga an important advocate for the prevention of GBV.
“The programme takes a prevention approach. It inspires the values of respect and care for one another which we believe helps promote a culture that is free of violence. Our game is a great opportunity to set an example to promote gender equity and provide pathways for girls to play sport.”
“Violence is something that is not really addressed and talked about, and this programme looks at how to empower our youth not just in their homes and lives but for the next generation,”
By connecting to sports values, Voice Against Violence tackles the issue of domestic violence in a culturally sensitive way, hence ensuring a broader uptake in the community.
Our goal is to educate and empower young people to be advocates in speaking out and standing up against all forms of violence
Josefa Kafatolu NRL VAV Coordinator
National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.
