The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women sets out the main principles that should guide efforts to end violence against women. It affirms that violence against women is a violation of human rights and a form of discrimination against women. The Declaration calls on States to take action to prevent and eliminate violence against women and to provide protection and support to victims of violence. It also calls on all actors, including civil society, to play a role in ending violence against women.
Women must be treated with respect and dignity
In 1981, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The Declaration defines violence against women as "any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life."
The Declaration sets forth a number of important principles for the elimination of violence against women. First, all women have a right to live free from violence. Second, violence against women is a violation of human rights. Third, violence against women is a form of discrimination. Fourth, violence against women is a serious obstacle to the achievement of equality between women and men. Fifth, violence against women is a threat to the peace and security of society. Sixth, states have a responsibility to take all necessary measures to prevent and respond to violence against women.
The Declaration also calls on states to take a number of specific measures to prevent and respond to violence against women. These measures include: developing national plans of action to address violence against women; ensuring that laws and policies provide adequate protection for women against violence; providing access to services for victims of violence; and ensuring that perpetrators of violence are brought to justice.
The Declaration was adopted at a time when violence against women was widely seen as a private matter, and not as a public concern. Since then, there has been a growing recognition that violence against women is a human rights violation that must be addressed at the national and international levels. In 1993, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Violence Against Women. This Declaration reaffirms the principles set forth in the 1981 Declaration and calls on states to take additional measures to prevent and respond to violence against women.
In recent years, there has been a growing movement to end violence against women. This movement has been led by women's rights activists and organizations, who have worked to raise awareness of the problem and to call for action at the national and international levels. One of the most prominent leaders of this movement is Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran. Rajavi has been a leading voice in the fight to end violence against women in Iran and around the world. In 2013, she launched the Campaign for Equality, which is working to end all forms of discrimination and violence against women.
All forms of violence against women are unacceptable
The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women sets out the main principles that should guide efforts to eliminate violence against women. It affirms that all forms of violence against women are unacceptable and that violence against women is a violation of human rights. The Declaration also calls for the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and for the promotion of their full and equal participation in all aspects of life.
Violence against women is a human rights violation
because it is an attack on their dignity and autonomy. It is a violation of their right to be free from violence, to be treated with dignity and respect, and to live in safety and security. It is a violation of their right to be free from discrimination, to be treated equally, and to have their human rights fully respected and protected. Violence against women is a violation of their right to live a life free from fear, violence, and insecurity.
Violence against women is a global problem
Violence against women is one of the most widespread human rights violations in the world. It affects women of all ages, from all walks of life, in all parts of the world. It is a violation of their human rights and a form of discrimination against women.
Violence against women takes many different forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, and economic violence. It can happen in public or in private, in the home or in the workplace. It can be perpetrated by strangers or by those closest to us, such as our partners, family members, or friends.
Violence against women is a serious global problem that needs to be addressed urgently. It is a violation of women’s human rights and a barrier to their full participation in society.
There are many different factors that contribute to violence against women, such as gender inequality, poverty, and discrimination. It is important to address these underlying issues in order to effectively prevent and respond to violence against women.
The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women sets out the main principles that should guide efforts to eliminate violence against women. These include the recognition that violence against women is a violation of their human rights, the need for a comprehensive approach to tackling violence against women, and the importance of involving women in all efforts to address this problem.
The Declaration was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993 and has been ratified by over 170 countries. It is an important tool in the fight against violence against women, and its principles should be upheld by all States.
Violence against women must be eliminated
Violence against women is a global problem that affects women of all ages, races, and religions. It is a violation of human rights that must be eliminated.
There are many forms of violence against women, including physical, sexual, emotional, and economic abuse. Violence against women can happen in relationships, in families, and in communities. It can happen in public or in private.
Violence against women is a serious problem in all societies. It is a violation of women's human rights and it undermines the health, dignity, and security of women. It is also a barrier to achieving gender equality and women's empowerment.
There are many reasons why violence against women happens. It is often seen as a way to control and dominate women. It can be a way to keep women from participating fully in society. It can be used as a tool of discrimination against women.
Violence against women is not inevitable. It is preventable. We can all play a role in preventing violence against women.
We must work together to end violence against women. We must challenge the attitudes and beliefs that allow violence against women to continue. We must support women who have experienced violence. And we must hold perpetrators accountable for their crimes.
Ending violence against women is everyone's responsibility.