This document discusses gender-based violence and aims to differentiate between sex and gender. It begins by defining key terms like gender-based violence, sexual identity, and intimacy. It then discusses the prevalence of violence against women globally and some common myths about rape. The document also identifies implicit and explicit factors in schools that can lead to gender-based violence, such as gender stereotyping, lack of gender-fair policies and practices, and teacher tolerance of male domination. It concludes by emphasizing the need to address the root cultural causes of gender inequity and promote respectful relationships from a young age.