One in Three Women Worldwide Have Suffered Physical or Sexual Violence by an Intimate Partner
In 1993 the World Conference on Human Rights drew attention to the social problem of violence against women. Since then it has been an important issue internationally recognized, and various governments and agencies of the UN have declared their opposition to this form of violence. In addition, the third of the Millennium Development Goals aims to "promote gender equality and empower women".
Stop Violence Against Women
June 9, 2013 by Gregory Lovvorn
Published in Women
Violence against women is an ongoing world problem. This article looks at what is necessary for true progress to made on this issue.
Being a Girl in India
January 14, 2013 by Diana Banik
Published in Women
Being born a girl in India, it seems, is a curse that befalls not only on us but the entire family from the moment we are conceived in our mothers’ wombs; a curse that we have to live with for our entire lives.
Ten Reasons Feminism in All Its Forms is Still Needed
December 29, 2012 by The Mad Investor
Published in Women
Feminism is still needed and will still be needed for the foreseeable future. Despite many victories in politics and in court, attitudes and behavior towards women continue still lag behind while new technologies create new ways for degrading and exploiting woman. Below are just a few examples of areas where the fight for women’s rights continues.
No More Violence Against Women
“I am a woman, I am a sister, I am a mother, I am a daughter and I am a wife… am I human being? Is it religion or society forcing me to be a commodity, a statue, a robotics, or a tissue paper who is to be used and threw it away_ now is the time of fastening my seatbelts and get ready for the departure from the current situation, I will help myself; will you help me?
Solutions FOR Coping with Domestic Violence
April 19, 2012 by bonek edan
Published in Women
To reduce cases of domestic violence, the community
should be encouraged education on human rights and empowerment of women;
disseminate information and promote the principles of healthy living, anti-violence against
women and children and reject violence as a way to solve the problem.
White Ribbon Day
November 24, 2011 by petercurtis97
Published in Women
White ribbon day was established in Australia and in particular in the state of Victoria, to raise awareness of domestic violence. When one joins as a member as I did online back in 2000. I took a pledge never to commit,excuse or remain silent about violence against women, this my oath.
Violence Against Women by Pepsi
This is an ad that was run by Pepsi that shows pure violence against women!
