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Acts of violence against women and girls are interconnected and part of a spectrum of violence that is underpinned by inequality, male power and control. Each act reinforces that VAWG is a ‘normal’ experience that is tolerated in society.
Sep 19, 2024 · Victims of domestic abuse will be better protected from vile perpetrators under new plans to strengthen the police’s fight against violence towards women and girls, announced by the Home...
Jun 22, 2023 · It has committed to a range of actions to protect women and girls against harm in strategies focused on tackling violence against women and girls and domestic abuse. The government has also introduced measures through legislation such as the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
- Create a Safe Environment for Children. Men can better foster a safe environment for children, including at home, at school, and in the community, according to Brazilian NGO Promundo, which works to engage men and boys in gender equality efforts.
- Be Actively Involved in Raising Their Own Children. According to the report State of the World’s Fathers, produced by Promundo in 2019, when men play an integral part in the care and development of their own children right from infancy, it fosters a closer intimate bond and connection.
- Stop Harmful Ideas of Toxic Masculinity. You’ve probably heard of the term “toxic masculinity”, which refers to exaggerated traditionally masculine traits and their negative impacts.
- Create a Safe Listening Space for Women. It goes for almost anything but before we can act effectively, we must understand the need — and for gender-based violence, that means listening to women and girls.
How can men and boys help tackle VAWG. Men can be powerful advocates against violence against women and girls. Men are increasingly more visible in national and local campaigns and discussions as advocates for ending all forms of violence against women and girls.
Nov 21, 2023 · In every form in which it is practiced, FGM is a violation of girls’ and women’s fundamental human rights, including their rights to health, security and dignity. It was first classified as violence in 1997 via a joint statement issued by WHO, UNICEF and UNFPA.
November 25, 2021. Photo: UN Women/Johis Alarcón. Violence against women and girls is one of the most pervasive human rights violations worldwide. It has enormous costs for the health, safety, and well-being of women and girls, families, communities, and societies. Given the alarming global prevalence and negative consequences of gender-based ...
