Thursday was International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women.
According to the latest estimates, nearly 1 in 3 women aged 15 years and older, around the world have been subjected to physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner, non-partner or both, at least once in their lifetime, indicating that levels of VAWG have remained largely unchanged over the last decade. These numbers do not reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last weekend a small group of women of various ages, diverse backgrounds, and walks of life, came together to express through physical presence and shared repetitive movements, their hopes for things to change.
Violence against women is a cultural matter. We need to change the culture that accepts, excuses and tolerates gender-based violence.
Women's rights are everybody's responsibility. To fight against any form of violence towards women is now our duty.
The world remains unprepared to respond to the rapid escalation of all forms of VAW. If we want to ensure that no woman or girl is left behind, we need comprehensive and inclusive approaches that can be adapted to rapidly changing contexts, preventing and responding to all forms of VAW.
We demand this to start now.
Not one less woman, not one more death.
Please watch the video of our dance HERE, share it with your network, and join us next time!
