Exploring Links between Violence Against Women and Sexual and Reproductive Health Fifty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women focuses on eliminating violence against women and girls Preventing Sexual Abuse: Educating Girls and Young Women In Canada alone, Women and girls are more likely than men to experience violence and assault in intimate and family relationships. Over 80% of victims of sexual assault are women or girls. Dating violence is a growing problem. … [Read more...]
International Day of the Girl Child 2012: Ending Child marriage
October 11, 2012 by Team Celebration
Celebrating the 1st International Day of the Girl Child - October 11 Theme for 2012: Ending Child marriage On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world. For its first observance, this year’s Day will focus on child marriage, which is a fundamental human rights violation and impacts all aspects of a … [Read more...]
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