Tag: violence against women

Act now to end violence against women and girls

- Sima Bahous, IPS -

Five years ago, the global #MeToo movement brought new urgency and visibility to the extent of violence against women and girls. Millions of survivors came forward to share their experience. They forced the world to recognise a reality that shames every one of us. Their courage and voice led to

Ending violence against women: From rhetoric to action

- Jacqui Stevenson, IPS -

Violence against women is a global crisis, prevalent in every community and society around the world. Globally, estimates published by WHO indicate that about 1 in 3 (30%) of women worldwide have been subjected to either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime. Yet,

3703 women, girls suffered violence in 2021

- Times Report -

A total of 3703 women and girls were subjected to different forms of violence including rape and murder in 2021, according to a report of Bangladesh Mohila Parishad. Some 1235 females were raped in the last year. Of them 1028 females including 629 girls were raped, 179 females including 62 girls

Call for instant protest to violence against women

- Times Report -

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the social platform Krayon Mag organized a cultural awareness program 'Break the silence' at Rabindra Sarobar in Dhanmondi, where both the political and culture arena have expressed their determination to work together, said a press release. The