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Bookmark or Share- Violence Against Women Prevalence Estimates - World Health Organization ...Overview . This report is based on an analysis of available prevalence data from surveys and studies conducted between 2000 and 2018, obtained through a systematic and comprehensive review of all available data on the prevalence of these two forms of violence against women.
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against WomenEnding violence against women is possible, but only if we act together, now. The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November, followed by the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, is a moment to reflect on, renew, amplify, and strategize to achieve commitments to eliminate violence against women by 2030.
- Understanding and addressing violence against women: overviewViolence against women is a major public health problem and a violation of human rights. For women in many parts of the world, violence is a leading cause of injury and disability, as well as a risk factor for other physical, mental, sexual and reproductive health problems.
- Devastatingly pervasive: 1 in 3 women globally experience violenceWe know that the multiple impacts of COVID-19 have triggered a “shadow pandemic” of increased reported violence of all kinds against women and girls,” said UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. “Every government should be taking strong, proactive steps to address this, and involving women in doing so”, she added.
- Violence against women - World Health Organization (WHO)Violence against women – particularly intimate partner violence and sexual violence – is a major public and clinical health problem and a violation of women's human rights. It is rooted in and perpetuates gender inequalities.
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