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Mar 25, 2024 · Violence against women – particularly intimate partner violence and sexual violence – is a major public health problem and a violation of women's human rights. Estimates published by WHO indicate that globally about 1 in 3 (30%) of women worldwide have been subjected to either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner ...
Why we must eliminate violence against women. Violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it.
Nov 25, 2022 · Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is not only one of the worst forms of discrimination but also remains the most widespread and pervasive human rights violations in the world, 11 UN...
- Listen to and believe survivors. Image. When a woman shares her story of violence, she takes the first step to breaking the cycle of abuse. It is on all of us to give her the safe space she needs to speak up and be heard.
- Teach the next generation and learn from them. The examples we set for the younger generation shape the way they think about gender, respect, and human rights.
- Call for responses and services fit for purpose. Image. Services for survivors are essential services. This means that shelters, helplines, counseling, and all support for survivors of gender-based violence need to be available for those in need.
- Understand consent. Image. Freely given clear consent is mandatory, every time. Rather than listening for a “no”, make sure there is a clear “yes”, from all involved.
- Empowering women to break the silence on violence. Mobilizing women to become change agents emerged as vital to address violence. When projects mobilize women as community facilitators and create safe spaces, they can better reach particularly marginalized communities and make prevention initiatives more effective.
- Community mobilization. Grassroots organizations are pivotal in mobilizing communities and building trust, which is critical to avoid backlash against or distancing from prevention programmes.
- Considering women’s diverse realities. Adopting an intersectional perspective when addressing gender-based violence is essential. Understanding how different women’s realities overlap and influence their experiences of violence allows for more effective strategies and prevents overlooking vulnerabilities.
- Transformative learning. Effective prevention requires training for behaviour change. Tools like manuals, apps, and websites are vital to reinforce best practices and strengthen institutional knowledge.
Sep 21, 2023 · Globally, an estimated 736 million women—almost one in three—have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both at least once in their life (30 per cent of women aged 15 and older). This figure does not include sexual harassment.
