Domestic Abuse: A Conversation With …

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Domestic Abuse: A Conversation With …

Listen as we start a conversation about domestic abuse and sexual violence, these episodes are designed to spark a conversation with a friend, neighbor, family member, colleague and sometimes just an initial conversation with oneself, about all types of domestic abuse, how to spot the signs of abuse and how and where to get support and advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 01/12/2023

    16 Days of Activism 2023

    The UNITE to End Violence against Women initiative is a multiyear effort to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls around the world.The initiative, launched in 2008 under the leadership of the UN Secretary-General, was created to support the civil society led 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign around the world.Managed by UN Women, UNITE calls on governments, civil society, women’s organizations, young people, the private sector, media, and the UN system to join forces to address the global pandemic of violence against women and girls.The global theme of this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, which runs from 25 November to 10 December 2023, is “UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls” Join the global movement with the #NoExcuse campaign calling for urgent investments to prevent violence against women and girls.Key facts on violence against women and girlsMore than 5 women or girls are killed every hour by someone in their familyMore than 5 women or girls are killed every hour by someone in their familyNearly 1 in 5 women aged 20-24 were married before turning 18In 2021, nearly 1 in 5 women aged 20-24 were married before turning 18One in three women have been subjected to violence at least once in their lifetimeOne in three women have been subjected to violence at least once in their lifetime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Listen as we start a conversation about domestic abuse and sexual violence, these episodes are designed to spark a conversation with a friend, neighbor, family member, colleague and sometimes just an initial conversation with oneself, about all types of domestic abuse, how to spot the signs of abuse and how and where to get support and advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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