Violence against women is one of the most common and serious human rights violations that occur on a daily basis all over the world. Pushpita Karim writes.
More than 60,000 women and girls are estimated to die each year in the world as a result of violent causes.
Domestic violence, sexual assault, and murder are among the most common forms of violence against women in Bangladesh, India, and some other Asian countries around the globe.
Women’s safety is a major concern around the world. However, many organizations have begun to function. There are five things we can do to make women and girls feel much safer around the world. Pushpita Karim writes.
Self-defense
To be useful in different tough situations, women should learn a few self-defense tips and tricks. To educate women about safety, the Internet has a plethora of videos and information about such protection techniques. Women should follow the following key and borderline advice: We recommend that you leave immediately if you feel unsafe.
Increasing funds to prevent violence
The Coronavirus pandemic has stymied progress toward gender equality. Over the last year, there has been an increase in reports of violence against women, as many women and girls have been locked up in their homes with their abusers, cut off from support networks and services. Closures of schools and job losses around the world have all contributed to gender-based violence.
Globally, less than 1% of the humanitarian funds are oriented toward programs that prevent and respond to gender-based violence. It should be increased for a safer world for women and girls around the globe.
Educate Girls
The pandemic has put around twenty million girls at risk of dropping out of school. G girls in crisis countries drop education due to early marriage, adolescent pregnancy, or the obligation to perform household chores.
Gender-based violence and connected directly to reproductive health services are instances of barriers to girls’ education that must be discussed. Girls have greater safety and security, better health and education, and more control over their life choices and decisions if they remain in school and get educated.
Sett Boundaries
Whether you’re out, if you ever feel uncomfortable or unsafe because of someone’s attention toward you, don’t be afraid of putting distance between yourself with the individual. There is nothing unfriendly regarding protecting oneself in a threatening situation. At the end of the day, always remember to trust your instincts!
“So girls step up and don’t be afraid to be vocal.
Be loud and be proud.”
Economic Empowerment of Women
The key to women’s safety and success in moving towards the cherished development vision will thus be to introduce good practices for increasing women’s contribution to the country’s economy.
Women can help companies and marketplaces grow if they are given the right skills and opportunities. Women who are financially empowered make a greater contribution to their families, societies, and national economies.
