Diplomats stationed in Dhaka have joined a campaign to end gender-based violence.
There are no excuses for gender-based violence, and everyone has a responsibility to act against it, said the Norwegian Ambassador to Bangladesh Espen Rikter-Svendsen.
“Men and boys, sons and fathers, let’s unite and end violence against women and girls now,” he tweeted on Friday.
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The European Union Delegation in Bangladesh also joined everyone around the world saying no to gender-based violence.
Violence against women is understood as a violation of human rights and a form of discrimination against women and mean all acts of gender-based violence that result in or are likely to result in physical harm, sexual harm, psychological harm, economic harm, or suffering to women, according to the European Commission.
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women marks the launch of the UNiTE campaign (Nov 25- Dec 10) — an initiative of 16 days of activism concluding on the day that commemorates the International Human Rights Day (10 December).
This campaign, led by the UN Secretary-General and UN Women since 2008, aims to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls around the world, calling for global action to increase awareness, promote advocacy and create opportunities for discussion on challenges and solutions.
Source: United News of Bangladesh