Gender Justice & Protection Project

Women and Men United to End Violence against Women and Girls

“All of us – men and women, soldiers and peacekeepers, citizens and leaders – have a responsibility to help end violence against women. States must honour their commitments to prevent violence, bring perpetrators to justice and provide redress to victims. And each of us must speak out in our families, workplaces and communities, so that acts of violence against women cease.” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

In February 2008, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched his campaign, “UNite to End Violence against Women,” a multi-year effort aimed at preventing and eliminating violence against women and girls in all parts of the world.

The overall objective of the Secretary-General’s campaign is to raise public awareness and increase political will and resources for preventing and responding to all forms of violence against women and girls – in all parts of the world.

For more information on the campaign please check the following links and documents:

• Secretary General’s Message on International Women’s Day 2009

 

• UN VAW Backgrounder 2009

 

•  UN VAW Campaign 2009

 

• United Nations Secretary-General's Campaign to End Violence Against Women

 

• International Women’s Day 2009

 

• UN Action against Rape and Sexual Violence in Conflict

 

• Say NO to Violence Against Women (UNIFEM)

 

• V-Day Campaign (supported by UNICEF) 

 

• 16 Days of Activism (supported by UNFPA, UNIFEM, WHO)

 

• WomenWatch – UN Information and Resources on Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women

 

• UN Special Advisor on Gender Issues & Advancement of Women