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On the 8th of March UNDP Calls for Action: It is Time to End Violence against Women!!
On this occasion, Helen Clark, UNDP Administrator, released a statement inviting men and women to join the effort to prevent and eliminate violence against women.
- up to seven in ten women at some point in their lifetime experience some form of violence;
- in more than 35 countries, marital rape is not considered a criminal offense;
- more than 630 million women live in countries where domestic violence is not yet considered a crime.
“Indeed, it is now time for increased action to end this abuse. In 1995, at the Fourth World Conference for Women, governments identified violence against women as a violation of human rights and an obstacle to the achievement of the objectives of equality, development and peace.” – says Ms. Helen Clark, UNDP Administrator, in her message.
“As part of our core commitment to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women, UNDP is committed to helping countries in their efforts to respond to and prevent violence against women. “
Watch Helen Clark’s video message on her personal insights about the plight to end gender-based violence and join us in marking International Women’s Day.