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  1. www.unwomen.org › en › newsTake action: 10 ways you can help end violence against women

    Dec 7, 2023 · Ending violence against women is everyone’s business. Here are ten ways you can make a difference, safely and effectively. The article includes links to useful resources and helplines should you be worried about a woman or girl's safety.

  2. www.unwomen.org › en › news-storiesPush forward: 10 ways to end violence against women

    • Speak up, speak out. Violence against women is pervasive, but it’s not inevitable—unless we stay silent. In the face of rising anti-feminist movements, it’s more crucial than ever that we speak up and out.
    • Know the issue—and the signs. Violence against women takes many forms. It can be physical, sexual or emotional. It can be public or private, online or off, perpetrated by a stranger or an intimate partner.
    • Call out sexual harassment. For many women, sexual harassment is a daily experience. Whether it’s online, on the street or in the workplace, brushing off inappropriate behavior serves to further normalize it.
    • Challenge beliefs on masculinity. Toxic masculinity drives violence against women. Evidence shows that women in relationships with men whose beliefs and behaviours reinforce male dominance and gender inequality are more likely to experience intimate partner violence.

  3. apps.who.int › violence-infoViolence Info – A global knowledge platform for preventing ...

    The Violence Prevention Information System (Violence Info) collates published scientific information on the main types of interpersonal violence. This includes information on prevalence, consequences, risk factors, and prevention and response strategies.

  4. www.unwomen.org › en › news-storiesTen ways to prevent violence against women and girls

    • Empowering women to break the silence on violence. Mobilizing women to become change agents emerged as vital to address violence. When projects mobilize women as community facilitators and create safe spaces, they can better reach particularly marginalized communities and make prevention initiatives more effective.
    • Community mobilization. Grassroots organizations are pivotal in mobilizing communities and building trust, which is critical to avoid backlash against or distancing from prevention programmes.
    • Considering women’s diverse realities. Adopting an intersectional perspective when addressing gender-based violence is essential. Understanding how different women’s realities overlap and influence their experiences of violence allows for more effective strategies and prevents overlooking vulnerabilities.
    • Transformative learning. Effective prevention requires training for behaviour change. Tools like manuals, apps, and websites are vital to reinforce best practices and strengthen institutional knowledge.

  5. www.unicef.org › india › what-we-doEnd violence against children | UNICEF India

    Violence against children threatens not only children’s survival and health but also their emotional well-being and future prospects. Violence against children is widespread and pervasive and remains a harsh reality for millions of children in India.

  6. www.cdc.gov › violence-prevention › aboutAbout Violence Prevention | Violence Prevention | CDC

    Apr 9, 2024 · Violence is an urgent public health problem. CDC’s goal is to stop violence before it begins. Prevention requires understanding the factors that influence violence. CDC uses the social-ecological model to gain a deeper understanding of violence and the impact of prevention strategies.

  7. www.who.int › detail › violence-against-womenViolence against women - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Mar 25, 2024 · Key facts. Violence against women – particularly intimate partner violence and sexual violence – is a major public health problem and a violation of women's human rights.