Report on the online discussion on eliminating violence against women and girls: gaps, challenges and strategic directions in prevention and multisectoral services and responses

Report on the online discussion on eliminating violence against women and girls: gaps, challenges and strategic directions in prevention and multisectoral services and responses

Publication year: 2012

Between 23 July and 7 August 2012, UN Women ran a dynamic online discussion to support preparations for the forthcoming 57th Commission on the Status of Women which brought together the views of diverse respondents on the good practices and key gaps and challenges in the prevention of and response to violence against women and girls.

Participants included representatives from civil society, government organizations, research and leadership institutions and UN agencies in many countries from all regions of the world.

The discussions will be taken into consideration in the development of the Secretary-General's Reports to the Commission on the Status of Women.

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The summary of the contributions to the online discussions is available in 
English | French | Spanish

Publishing entities

 United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
Gender equality and women’s empowerment

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