Intercultural Dialogue on Violence Against Women in the Mediterranean: Final Results of a Euro-Mediterranean Project

Tuesday, January 1, 2008
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Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies [MIGS]
Europe
Europe
Western Europe

Violence against women and girls is a fundamental violation of human rights, representing one of the most critical public health challenges as well as a major factor hindering development. It is estimated that one in three women worldwide will suffer some form of gender-based violence during the course of her lifetime. Despite efforts from the international community and the commitment by the vast majority of states to combat discrimination against women, notably by means of the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), women still remain victims of violence and discrimination in all regions of the world. Violence against women takes various forms including domestic violence; rape; trafficking in women and girl; forced prostitution; and violence in armed conflict, such as murder, systematic rape, sexual slavery and forced pregnancy. It also includes honour killings, dowry-related violence, female infanticide, female genital mutilation, and other harmful practices and traditions.

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Intercultural Dialogue on Violence Against Women in the Mediterranean: Final Results of a Euro-Mediterranean Project