Recalling that discrimination against women violates the principles of equality of rights and respect for human dignity, is an obstacle to the participation of women, on equal terms with men, in the political, social, economic and cultural life of their countries, hampers the growth of the prosperity of society and the family and makes more. As violence against women continues to impact the lives of women and girls everywhere, the establishment of the mandate of the special rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes and consequences, as the first independent human rights mechanism on the elimination of violence against women, represented an important benchmark. Who fact sheet on violence against women providing key facts and information on the scope of the problem, health consequences, prevention, who response.
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To achieve this, health systems must prioritize women’s and girls’ health needs and their full participation in the workforce
By creating opportunities for women to participate equally at every level, including in decision making, we can transform health systems, bridge gender gaps, and build a healthier, more equitable world.
