Lesotho, Jan. 21 -- "Is the government doing enough?" This question echoes in the minds of many Basotho as reports reveal an alarming rise in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across Lesotho. While communities are increasingly aware of the dangers, survivors remain hesitant to report incidents, keeping the problem largely hidden.

In conversations with The Informative Newspaper, women from different communities described GBV as a daily reality rather than isolated incidents. Thabang Tsoana, a resident of Maseru, explained that many cases are linked to unemployment and economic desperation. "Women and girls are most vulnerable, and sometimes men, desperate for money, resort to assault. The government is not doing enough, and that's why Lesotho ...