Lastly, gender-based violence has become one of the most pervasive and yet, the least recognised human rights abuse in the world. We need to work harder, as a country, to combat this demon of gender-based violence. Even as we will be sitting at home during this festive season, it is critical that women and children are safe in our country. When societies don't value women and their well-being, the entire community suffers and generations are mired in all kinds of problems.