Police officers
Following the full-life sentence of Sarah Everard's killer, Wayne Couzens, the victims commissioner for England and Wales, Vera Baird, has emphasized the need for police forces to deal with violence against women and girls with the same level of resources, expertise, and urgency as terrorism or organized crime.
Police departments
Rallies and vigils have taken place in cities across the UK in recent days, as women and allies come together to protest against violence and harassment. The events follow the high-profile case of Sarah Everard, who disappeared while walking through London, and the subsequent charges brought against a serving Metropolitan
Police departments
Women around the world are under attack, with 1-in-3 subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or nonpartner sexual violence in their lifetime. The murder of 33-year-old Sarah Everard in London has sparked outrage and dialogue about violence against women, highlighting the need for change. Everard's
United Nations
In a powerful speech delivered on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka underscored the need for collective action to prevent violence against women and girls, emphasizing that it is not inevitable and can be prevented. She highlighted the importance of
United Nations
The United Nations Secretary-General's Campaign 'UNiTE' is an ongoing effort to raise awareness and take action against violence against women and girls, including female genital mutilation. The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (IDEVW) is observed on November 25 to highlight the consequences
United Nations
The Afghan government has denied recent allegations by the Human Rights Commission in the United Nations regarding the inadequate implementation of the violence against women act. Despite the UN's report expressing concerns over limited improvements in enforcing the act, officials from the Ministry of Women Affairs claim that
United Nations
Sporadic implementation of the Elimination of Violence against Women (EVAW) law in Afghanistan has hindered the protection and equality of Afghan women, according to a report released by the United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Despite the law's
