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Comprehensive policy agenda to end violence against women

In her first message for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Executive Director of UN Women Michelle Bachelet has outlined a comprehensive policy agenda to end violence against women globally.

 

Violence against women is pandemic but there has been progress. Today 125 countries have specific laws that penalise domestic violence, a remarkable gain from just a decade ago, and equality between women and men is guaranteed in 139 countries and territories. But women continue to be subjected to violence. Estimates indicate, up to six in ten women have suffered physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime, a majority from their husbands or partners.

 

Focusing on the three critical pillars of prevention, protection and provision of services, Ms Bachelet’s call for action urges world leaders to mobilise political will and investment to ensure that women can live a life without violence. Ms Bachelet outlines 16 concrete policy actions to end violence against women, including:

 

  • ratifying treaties and revising laws,
  • providing universal access to emergency services for survivors of violence,
  • mobilising communities through public education and advocacy,
  • engaging men and boys and youth, and
  • bringing perpetrators to justice.

 

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