News

“For women and girls, no place is completely safe”: Despite some progress, urgent and stronger action needed against digital violence

calendar_today25 November 2022

UNFPA’s bodyright campaign was launched last year during the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness and encouraging progress at government, private sector and individual level to combat the crisis of digital violence. © UNFPA
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Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2022

calendar_today23 November 2022

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Publication date

Nov 2021

Resources

Reporting Tip sheet on Digital Violence: A practical reference guide for journalists and media

A practical reference guide for journalists and media

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Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day to End Violence against Women

calendar_today24 November 2021

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News story

India is fighting rising online harassment in the workplace

calendar_today24 November 2021

Digital violence has risen as the pandemic drove people indoors and online. Above, a still from an award-winning film from India addressing virtual sexual harassment. © Lowe Mullin Lintas
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Statement

Standing up for human rights more important than ever

calendar_today10 December 2020

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Statement

Stand up and say ‘enough’ to violence

calendar_today25 November 2020

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Press release

“We’ve had enough of violence against women and girls. It’s time for justice.” New UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Isha Sesay joins the fight to end violence against women, female genital mutilation and child marriages

calendar_today25 November 2020

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Publication date

2020

Author

UNFPA Arab States Regional Humanitarian Response Hub

Resources

COVID-19: Reporting on gender-based violence during public health crises

A companion guide to a journalist's handbook

News

Young voices demand to be heard: Celebrating young activists on Human Rights Day

calendar_today10 December 2019

Ms. Banda reads the inscription on her award, which comes from members of her community: “Thank you our fierce fighter, Memory." Image from video feed.
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