By : Lloyd Mahachi
The home is the most dangerous place for women. A new report by the United Nations says that 140 women and girls die every day. They are killed by their partner or a close relative. This means one woman is killed every 10 minutes. This is a shocking and disturbing trend that highlights the urgent need for action.
The report was released on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It found that Africa has the highest number of killings by a partner or family member. There were 21,700 victims in Africa out of a total of 51,100. This is a staggering number that highlights the severity of the problem.
The problem is not just in Africa. Women are also being killed in other parts of the world. The Americas and Oceania have high rates of violence against women. But Asia and Europe have lower rates. This highlights the need for a global response to address this problem.
The report says that violence against women is often preventable. But it requires timely and effective action. The United Nations is calling for strong laws to hold perpetrators accountable. It also wants to make sure that survivors get the support they need. This includes providing them with access to safe housing, counseling, and medical care.
Many people around the world are angry and frustrated about violence against women. They are marching in the streets to demand action. In Lima, activist Rocio Silva said that women are angry because their leaders are not doing enough to stop violence against women. She called on governments to take immediate action to address this problem.
In Rome, demonstrator Elisabetta Girolami said that people need to say “no” to violence against women. She said that everything that is not “yes” in relationships is rape. She emphasized the need for consent and respect in all relationships. The United Nations is also calling for an end to violence against women.
The United Nations is working to address this problem. It is providing support to governments and organizations that are working to prevent violence against women. It is also providing support to survivors of violence. The United Nations is calling on all governments to take action to address this problem.
The report highlights the need for urgent action to prevent violence against women. It emphasizes the need for strong laws, timely and effective action, and support for survivors. The report also highlights the need for a global response to address this problem.
Editor : Josephine Mahachi
