As we start the #16days of activism against #genderbasedviolence , I renew my commitment to ensuring our continued work across #AsiaPacific so that every woman & girl is treated with respect, equality & dignity.
#NoExcuse
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen
#RespectAndEmpower
#GlobalGoals
Accelerating advancement of #genderequality will result in healthier families, stronger economies and resilient societies.
This message of gender equality is powerful every day; our resolve must be as well.
#RespectAndEmpower
Deborah is a nurse in Bougainville, #PapuaNewGuinea .
Together with a dedicated team of #health professionals, Deborah supports women & girls in her community to live free from #genderbasedviolence .
#ForHerWithHer #RespectAndEmpower
#IWD2024 #EndGBV
Cheers to celebrating women and girls around the world! 🎉
On behalf of the women here at the UNFPA Country office, we wish all womenfolk a happy #InternationalWomensDay .
#RespectandEmpower #Forherwithher
“We must think seriously about the fact that girls & women are constantly facing violence in different stages of their lives, & they need our support.”
Prachi, a #GenderBasedViolence Service Provider at the Chhatarpur One-Stop Centre, Madhya Pradesh🇮🇳
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Dr. Gadappa, Department Head of Obstetrics & Gynecology Unit at the Govt. Medical College, Aurangabad - shares how he are providing quality care for survivors of #GenderBasedViolence .
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#NotOk2BeOk
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“We must think about girls & women who are constantly facing violence in different stages of their lives & how to support them”
Meet Prachi, a #GenderBasedViolence Service Provider in #India
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“When a 12-year-old girl who’s raped was taken to the clinic, her aunt refused to report to the police as the perpetrator was a close relative.” Dr. Pratiwi from #Indonesia recalled.
Read how she supports #GenderBasedViolence survivors:bit.ly/48dwP3F
#RespectAndEmpower
“The experiences & stories collected in #ViolenceAgainstWomen research help inform where & how #Australia ’s development assistance can be most beneficial.”
Australian Ambassador for Gender Equality, Her Excellency Christine Clarke, explains why Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 invests in kNOwVAWdata.
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“Since the #woman got married at 16, her husband has been beating & depriving her of food,” as Jigyasha recalled, a psychosocial worker from #Nepal .
Read how she helped #GenderBasedViolence survivors get treatment & legal support: nepal.unfpa.org/en/news/throug…
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Gladys, a dedicated #GenderBasedViolence service provider in #PapuaNewGuinea , works tirelessly to empower survivors by supporting their physical & mental health, and overall wellbeing. Watch her journey.
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Activists & civil society leaders shared their priorities & key challenges in #AsiaPacific with the UNiTE Regional Working Group & UN officials at the Listening Session, during #16Days , to build a stronger partnership to end all forms of #GenderBasedViolence .
#RespectAndEmpower
Happy Women's Day!🌸
Let's celebrate the initial teachers, nurturing mothers, and inspiring guides and partners. Respect, honor, and appreciation for the amazing women in our lives and society make us better humans.
#HappyWomensDay #RespectAndEmpower
“When I was about to leave, she went on her knees and thanked me.”
Udani shares her story about interviewing women who experienced gender-based violence for #SriLanka ’s first national prevalence survey.
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#RespectAndEmpower
There’s a local hero amongst us who is fighting to put an end to #GenderBasedViolence in her community?
Meet Nasrin, a midwife - who works to help #Rohingya women gain access to #SexualAndReproductiveHealth care services. rb.gy/ovyzni
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Translating data into action is not easy.
The kNOwVAWdata course teaches participants how to use #ViolenceAgainstWomen data to create lasting change.
Enroll here: knowvawdata.com/course
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#GenderData
#RespectAndEmpower
#ViolenceAgainstWomen data must not sit on a shelf. Given the risks involved, these data should be used to drive change. The kNOwVAWdata course helps participants do this.
Get involved: knowvawdata.com/course
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