Violence Against Women
Violence against women is one of the most widespread violations of human rights — one in three women will suffer some form of violence in her lifetime. Through close partnerships, the organization helps establish protective laws and national action plans, and put in place mechanisms for prevention. read more lea más et aussi
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- UNIFEM Currents – July 2008 (News, 15.07.08) • eng
- Nepalese Minister of Women, Children and Social Welfare Says NO to Violence against Women (News, 11.07.08) • eng
- Prime Ministers and Foreign Ministers from Ten Countries Sign onto UNIFEM’s Say NO to Violence against Women Campaign (News Release, 23.06.08) • eng
- UNIFEM Commends Unanimous Security Council Call to End Sexual Violence (Statement, 20.06.08) • eng
- Rape as an Act of War: An Issue for the UN (Newspaper Article, 19.06.08) • eng
- High-level Consultation in Goma calls for Eradication of Sexual Violence and Ending Impunity in the Great Lakes Region (News, 18.06.08) • eng
- Statement by Inés Alberdi, Executive Director, UNIFEM, on the Occasion of Receiving an MDG3 Champion Torch (Speech, 11.06.08) • eng
- Mayors of Yokohama and Sakai Sign on to UNIFEM’s Say NO to Violence against Women Campaign (News Release, 11.06.08) • eng
