VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS
Violence against women and girls is one of the world’s most prevalent human rights violations, taking place every day, many times over, in every corner of the globe. It has serious short- and long-term physical, economic and psychological consequences on women and girls, preventing their full and equal participation in society. The magnitude of its impact, both in the lives of individuals and families and society as a whole, is immeasurable.
Violence against women and girls is defined as any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or mental harm or suffering to women and girls, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.
WHAT IS THE MAIN CAUSE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN?
Research has shown that the significant drivers of violence against women include: the unequal distribution of power and resources between men and women; and. an adherence to rigidly defined gender roles and identities i.e., what it means to be masculine and feminine.
HOW CAN WE STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN?
1. Listen to and believe survivors. ...
2. Teach the next generation and learn from them. ...
3. Call for responses and services fit for purpose. ...
4. Understand consent. ...
5. Learn the signs of abuse and how you can help. ...
6. Start a conversation
HOW CAN WE PROTECT WOMEN'S RIGHTS?
1. Raise your voice.
2. Support one another.
3. Get involved.
4. Educate the next generation. ...
5. Know your rights. ...
6. Be an activist
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