Violence against women and girls starts early. Nearly 1 in 4 adolescent girls who have had an intimate relationship have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner by the time they reach their mid-twenties. Health systems can help women survivors of violence, and new WHO resources inform, advocate and strengthen violence prevention and care services.
6 Priorities for women and health
Address gender inequality in the COVID-19 response and recovery
Elevate the position of women in the health and care workforce
Prevent and respond to violence against women
Ensure quality sexual and reproductive health for all
Reduce noncommunicable diseases among women
Increase women’s participation and leadership in science and public health
Why do people rape? At a recent event, I asked two questions: Have you ever raped someone? Have you ever been raped? Of course no hands were raised! I wasn’t expecting any hands up either, because rape is the shame of all shames. When we talk about rape, we normally picture the brutal, forceful violent, … More Have you ever been raped?
Growth Catalysts 