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End Violence Against Women

united-nations: Photo: SayNO – UNiTE to End Violence Against Women “While we may never know quite the full extent of the problem, what we do know is how to stop it — because at the heart of preventing violence against women is fundamentally challenging the culture of discrimination that allows it to continue”. In his latest LinkedIn Influencer post, Ban Ki-moon says that we all have a role to play – and will all benefit from –ending the global pandemic of violence against women and girls.  Read his piece on LinkedIn Pulse: http://j.mp/1r2wzhB #orangeurhood #16Days  November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence…

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.    Violence against women is a human rights violation Violence against women is a consequence of discrimination against women, in law and also in practice, and of persisting inequalities between men and women Violence against women impacts on, and impedes, progress in many areas, including poverty eradication, combating HIV/AIDS, and peace and security Violence against women and girls is not inevitable. Prevention is possible and essential Violence against women continues to be a global pandemic. Up to 70 per cent of women experience violence in their lifetime. Click…

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