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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.
Violence against women and girls is a human rights violation, and the immediate and long-term physical, sexual, and mental consequences for women and girls can be devastating, including death. Violence negatively affects women’s general well-being and prevents women from fully participating in society.
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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.
Nov 13, 2023 · Violence against women and girls is one of the most pervasive human rights violations in the world, affecting one in three women. Addressing and eradicating it requires more than just reacting to violence when it happens; it mandates proactive and innovative solutions.
