Women's Rights and Violence Against Women: Addressing Gender-Based Violence

CEDAW was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1979 and entered into force in 1981.

Gender-based violence is a term used to describe violence that is directed specifically at women because of their gender. It includes physical, sexual, psychological, and economic violence.

According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner.

The United Kingdom was the first country to introduce a law specifically addressing domestic violence in 1976.

#MeToo is a global movement that aims to end violence against women and girls. It was started in 2006 by Tarana Burke and gained momentum in 2017 when women began sharing their experiences of sexual harassment and assault on social media using the hashtag #MeToo.

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is an international treaty that recognizes the right of women to live free from violence and discrimination.

Femicide is the term used to describe the killing of women and girls because of their gender.

El Salvador has the highest rate of femicide in the world, with an average of 10 women killed per day.

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is the United Nations agency that is responsible for promoting gender equality and women's empowerment.

New Zealand was the first country to grant women the right to vote in 1893.

Feminism is the movement that advocates for equal rights and opportunities for women.

Afghanistan has the highest rate of violence against women in the world, with an estimated 90% of women experiencing physical, sexual, or psychological violence in their lifetime.

Resolution 1325 is the United Nations resolution that calls for the elimination of all forms of violence against women.

Iceland has the lowest rate of violence against women in the world, with an estimated 1% of women experiencing physical, sexual, or psychological violence in their lifetime.

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is the global campaign that aims to raise awareness about violence against women and girls.