An alarming number of women and girls suffer from violence around the world. One billion women will be victims of violence in their lifetime. Make ending violence against women a Canadian and a worldwide priority » All forms of violence are unacceptable violations of human rights. That includes physical altercations with husbands and fathers, rape and other forms of sexual assault, and the painful and disturbing practice of female genital mutilation. Violence not only degrades women, it locks … [Read more...]