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𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 Everyone has the right to live free from violence. Sadly, that is not the current reality for millions of women and children, who are often the target of much of the violence perpetrated in our community. Global estimates suggest that 1 in 3 women throughout the world will experience physical or sexual violence by a partner or sexual violence by a non-partner. We can make real progress towards ending violence in our community by stopping it from happening against women and children. The Government’s Special Parliamentary Committee on Gender-Based Violence* has set out recommendations for action to end Gender Based Violence. Let’s implement them. While we have made positive steps forward, much remains to be done. We call on the Government to share an update on the nation’s progress. Let’s work together to create a safer environment for everyone free from violence. #16DaysOfActivism #PNG20DaysOfActivism #EndViolenceAgainstWomen

When talking about gender-based violence it can be easy to forget that not all violence comes in the same forms. Women in Nigeria face abuse in many different forms. To end gender-based violence we must take a holistic approach that covers all types of violence. #endgenderbasedviolence #endviolenceagainstwomen #endgbv #womensafehouse #womensrights #womenseducation

❌ There is #NoExcuse for sexual violence. Sexual violence against women and girls is often used as a tactic of war during conflicts. Learn more in the new Gender Snapshot report from UN Women and UNDESA: https://lnkd.in/ewRE3gv4

1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence. United Nations Spotlight Initiative directs investments to transform systems, empower communities and drive progress on #SDG10 to end violence against women and girls by 2030. #Beijing30 #UNiTE #GBV   https://lnkd.in/ery5ybN2

📢 The prevalence of violence against women and girls is alarmingly high in Asia and the Pacific. More than 1 in 4 women aged 15 - 49 in the region are estimated to have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence at least once in their lifetime. It's time to #EndViolenceAgainstWomen and take action for a safer, more equitable world. Learn more in our latest report: https://lnkd.in/geccKkf8 #16Days #NoExcuse #EndVAW UN Women Asia and the Pacific

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence has ended, but our fight continues. Gender Based Violence in Kenya, remains a significant issue, with over 45% of women aged 15-49 experiencing violence. Men also face gender-based violence, though it is often underreported. Both men and women are victims of harmful gender norms and violence. We need to engage men in conversations about healthy relationships, challenge harmful gender stereotypes, and encourage them to become active allies in preventing violence. Let's strengthen support systems, ensure survivors receive justice, and work together to end the violence. #EndGBV #genderbasedviolenceawareness #EndFemicide #16DaysOfActivism

1 in 4 women experience domestic violence. We empower them to heal. https://lnkd.in/dKp7_9iK #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #domesticviolenceawareness #ChangingLife

1 in 3 women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. Approximately 736 million women - 30% of women aged 15 and older - have experienced physical or sexual violence from an intimate partner, non-partner sexual violence, or both, at least once in their lifetime. Every day, an average of 140 women and girls are killed by a member of their own family. Every statistic is a life! We must work together to break the cycle. Learn more about these facts and figures in this article from UN Women. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gYka5g2z #InternationalDayfortheEliminationofViolenceAgainstWomen #GenderBasedViolence #EndVAWG #UNiTE #NoExcuse #SupportSurvivors #UNWomen #FactsAndFigures

🟠 Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the starting point for 16 Days in WA to stop violence against women. 🟠 Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing some ways you can #PlayYourPart in raising awareness and taking positive action to end all violence against women, including family, domestic, and sexual violence. #16DaysInWA #PlayYourPart

The UN campaign "Orange the world" to end violence against women and girls is underway. Violence against women is at epidemic levels. The WHO estimates that about 1 in 3 women worldwide have been subjected to sexual violence in their lifetime. But are the ones who can be the key to stop genderbased violence even talking about it? What about the men? #orangeday #women #stopviolenceagainstwomen #un https://lnkd.in/daTVYEh7