October invites us, as it does every year, to pause and reflect on an urgent reality: the abuse and violence that so many people, especially women, suffer in silence. This month, dedicated to raising awareness about violence and abuse, serves not only as a reminder of the challenges we face but also as a collective call to action.

Domestic violence affects not only the direct victims but also leaves deep scars on children who witness it. Even if they are not physically harmed, children live in fear and distress when exposed to violence, which can impact their emotional, social, and mental development. Understanding this impact is essential to support their healing and well-being.

At Santana Globally We Care, we are committed to creating safe spaces where women can heal, grow, and reclaim their power. That’s why, this past August, we conducted our Empowerment Workshops, titled Facing Violence and Building Dreams.

Psychological abuse, although invisible to the naked eye, leaves deep scars that can affect a person’s life long after the abuse has occurred. Unlike physical wounds, which can heal with time and proper treatment, emotional and psychological wounds can persist for years, slowly eroding self-esteem, mental health, and the ability to lead a fulfilling and happy life.

UN Women calls on the world: “Invest in women, accelerate progress” as the best way to foster economic growth and build more prosperous and equal societies.

Violence against women and girls is a grave violation of human rights that has found a new battleground in the digital realm. The lack of a common definition of technology-facilitated violence impedes the collection of comparable data on a global scale, but available national and regional figures reveal an alarming incidence.