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Violence against women is a major public health problem rooted in gender inequality and is a gross violation of women’s human rights affecting the lives and health of millions of women and girls. Aiming to end violence against women, RESPECT was developed, a global framework consisting of 7 evidence-based strategies for the prevention of ...
RESPECT women outlines steps for a public health and human rights approach to scaling up prevention of violence against women programming. It builds on the evidence compiled in the UN Prevention of Violence Against Women Framework (2015) and in additional systematic reviews.
6 kwi 2019 · Violence against women is a major public health problem rooted in gender inequality, and is a gross violation of women’s human rights affecting the lives and health of millions of women and girls.
We promote women and girls’ equal enjoyment of all human rights, including freedom from violence, sexual and reproductive rights, access to justice, socio-economic equality, and participation in decision-making. We do this by monitoring and advocating for women’s rights, building capacity of stakeholders, and providing technical advice.
19 maj 2019 · Violence against women (VAW) has devastating costs and consequences on individuals, communities and societies. It is a major public health problem and a violation of women’s human rights. It is rooted in gender inequality and an impediment to sustainable development.
Women have the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. The enjoyment of this right is vital to their life and well-being and their ability to participate in all areas of public and private life.
All persons have the right to the best available mental health care, which shall be part of the health and social care system. 2. All persons with a mental illness, or who are being treated as such persons, shall be treated with humanity and respect for the inherent dignity of the human person. 3.
