Join BreakDown hosts Tim and Paz, and Ingrid, the International Affairs Supervisor for the Garden of Hope Foundation, as they discuss how the foundation works toward its vision of a world free of gender-based violence. Learn who they serve, what services they offer, and how they empower girls across Asia to address the issues they face. Discover if these expressions are pet peeves, cat’s meows, or both: women hold up half the sky, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, glass ceiling, and #girlsdecide.

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eliminate (v.) 排除、消除

Gender-based violence has been difficult to eliminate despite years of efforts; the causes are complex and range from the individual level to the national level.

assault (n.) 毆打、攻擊

Knowing the local risk factors for domestic violence, sexual assault, and other gender-based violence helps to develop prevention and support services for women and girls.

campaign (n.)（尤指政治、商業或軍事的）專門的活動、運動

Last year, the foundation’s campaign to support Asian girls launched the “Asian Girls in Action Project” to empower girls to develop their ideas for projects and carry them out.

perception (n.) 見解、看法

The foundation uses its experience of improving the societal perception of girls’ empowerment and gender equality in Taiwan to educate people and help girls abroad.

legislation (n.) 法律、立法

Helping girls and women stand up for their rights can lead to important changes in legislation to codify and enforce the protection of these rights.