Gender-based violence is one of the worlds most pervasive human rights violations. Every woman in every part of the world deserves to live without fear, threats and violence. is taking action to prevent, respond to and address gender-based violence (GBV) in more than 150 countries.
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Globally, 257 million women have an unmet need for a modern family planning method. Family planning is critical even life-saving. strives to end unmet need for family planning by 2030.
On the day the global population reaches 8 billion, , the 51勛圖 sexual and reproductive health agency, and award-winning digital artist Cecilie Waagner Falkenstr繪m launched the agencys first-ever NFT collection. The collection Stronger Together, reflects and pays tribute to humanitys collective ingenuity that has led to the impressive advances in health care and reductions in global poverty that have enabled the population to reach 8 billion. The collection of 800 pieces utilize innovative technologies while emphasizing the human experiences that unite us all.
When Nyiranzavugimana Florence was 19 years old, she fell unexpectedly pregnant. According to a , nearly half of all pregnancies each year are unplanned and the global adolescent birth rate for 2020 was 41 births per 1,000 young women aged 15-19. Despite the prevalence of unplanned and adolescent pregnancies, society often greets teenage mothers with judgment and ostracism. Ms. Nyiranzavugimanas parents kicked her out of the family home. She received no assistance from her parents until reconnecting with them at -backed communication forum. The forums help first-time adolescent mothers, and their parents communicate through challenges and build young womens safety nets.
Many women lack control over their reproductive lives. in 64 countries, about 8 per cent of women cannot choose contraception and nearly a quarter lack the power to deny sex.
On 15 November, the world will mark a major milestone as the world population reaches 8 billion. explains the eight trends that makes us 8 billion strong: slowing growth, fewer children, longer lives, people on the move, ageing populations, women outliving men, two pandemics and shifting centres. Let our challenge be to do more than exist let us dare to thrive. And not just a privileged few but as many people as possible. Turn the 8 on its side, and you see the symbol for infinity, so that a world of 8 billion could mean a world of infinite possibilities.
On 15 November 2022, the worlds population is projected to reach 8 billion people, a milestone in human development. This unprecedented growth is due to the gradual increase in human lifespan owing to improvements in public health, nutrition, personal hygiene and medicine. It is also the result of high and persistent levels of fertility in some countries. The Day of 8 Billion is an occasion to celebrate our diversity and advancements while considering our shared responsibility for the planet. Visit to view the and to learn about being #8BillionStrong.
In Malawi, village head Patete, attended a training session by focused on ending all forms of violence against women and girls and increasing awareness of human rights and gender equality.
reports on Pokot girls being lured into Kenya from Uganda, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The reason: To undergo female genital mutilation. The perpetrator: One of their friends.
partner Yemeni Women Union (YWU) acted on a rumour about an 8-year-old girl getting married, by getting a district lawyer to appoint a legal consultant to investigate Imans case. Many girls arent rescued the way Iman was. More than 650 million women and girls around the world today were married or in informal unions before age 18. Child marriage is a human rights violation driven by poverty and gender inequality, among other factors. Girls entering child marriages or early unions tend to drop out of school. Without an education, economic independence is near impossible.
Sexual violence is not inevitable. We cannot allow it to become normalized in any way. This is the story of a by rape.
In Sri Lanka, have been subjected to physical or sexual violence, a figure expected to rise as incomes dwindle and tensions at home mount. Now with government funds stretched to their limits, the national health-care system is buckling under the pressure. Sexual and reproductive health services have been severely disrupted, even for essential support such as emergency maternal health care, access to contraception and safe houses for women. Since mid-June, has been supporting seven shelters for survivors of gender-based violence across Sri Lanka.
We asked around and found the woman who cuts girls in the village, , She strongly warned us to keep it a secret. Childhood and adolescence can be a time fraught with peer pressure and insecurity. Many go to great lengths to fit in. Although her father firmly opposed FGM, Bereket made a secret pact with 4 friends when they were just 15: to undergo FGM during their school summer break.
FGM has been outlawed in Ethiopia , but many pursue the practice anyway. Changing social norms requires building broader social movements uniting women, girls, men, and boys against FGM. To this end, is engaging faith-based organizations, community institutions, and government stakeholders in the .
Let's agree to make racism history.
This International Day for the People of African Descent, Executive Director reminds us that all the steps towards recognition, justice and development for Black people are needed everywhere.
Nataliia was four months pregnant when the war started in February 2022. Due to the stress of the conflict she gave birth three months early. From forced displacement, severe shortages of reproductive health care and the high risk of sexual violence, the war in Ukraine is having a disproportionate impact on women and girls. For thousands of pregnant women without access to essential services, childbirth is now fraught with added danger: Many hospitals are citing higher numbers of premature babies, health facilities are destroyed and damaged, and staff and supplies are running increasingly low.