Violence against women and girls is the most widespread human rights violation in the world.
Globally, one in three women experience physical and/or sexual violence, at least once in their lives. That is a staggering 736 million women around the world.
Every 10 minutes, a woman or a girl is murdered by someone she knows.
The killing of women and girls is on the rise. Alarmingly, we are seeing a trend of new forms of violence. This is a crisis we cannot ignore.
The good news? Violence against women and girls is preventable and there is more evidence than ever before about what works.
Countries with domestic violence legislation have lower rates of violence than those without legislation. Dedicated funding, including to women’s rights organizations, are most effective for eliminating violence against women and girls. Addressing the root causes of violence against women and girls is essential.
UN Women is on the ground, but need your help to make a lasting impact.
We donation will:
Fund essential services for survivors.
Support grassroots women’s organizations.
Drive prevention programs to stop violence before it starts.
Stand with us. Stand with women and girls.
