25th of November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Domestic violence is any violent or abusive behaviour used by one person to dominate and control another within a close personal or family relationship. 
It can manifest itself in many ways:


  • It can be physical: Beating, punching, kicking, slapping, or sexual assault.
  • It can be emotional: Bullying, isolating from family and friends, undermining self-confidence.
  • It can be verbal: Put downs, name calling, shouting.
  • It can be threats: Threats to kill or harm you or another person, including children; to kill or harm pets; threats to kill themselves.
  • It can be financial: Control over money; not allowing money for personal items, food or transport.Unfortunately Violence against women continues to be a global pandemic.
Nowadays, violence against women continues to be a global pandemic and we must fight for its elimination and prevention.

"Everyone has a responsibility to prevent and end violence against women and girls, starting by challenging the culture of discrimination that allows it to continue."


Secretary-General of the UN










Carmen María

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