Wednesday, November 25, 2015

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (Nov 25)



International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (Nov 25)

http://www.un.org/en/events/endviolenceday/


Why This International Day?


  • Violence against women is a human rights violation

  • Violence against women is a consequence of discrimination against women, in law and also in practice, and of persisting inequalities between men and women

  • Violence against women impacts on, and impedes, progress in many areas, including poverty eradication, combating HIV/AIDS, and peace and security

  • Violence against women and girls is not inevitable. Prevention is possible and essential

  • Violence against women continues to be a global pandemic.

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