Top UN officials highlight

artappraiser — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:49:57 +0000

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Top UN officials highlight youth leadership in ending violence against women

United Nations News Service

23 November 2011 – Top United Nations officials today called for engaging all of society, and especially young people, to end violence against women, a scourge that spans the globe and takes many forms, including rape, domestic violence and harassment at work.

“Whether in developing or developed countries, the pervasiveness of this unacceptable violence should shock us all," Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said at an event in New York to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

“Violence – and in many cases the mere threat of it – is one of the most significant barriers to women’s full equality,” he added.

This year’s Day, observed annually on 25 November, focuses on youth leadership in preventing and ending gender-based violence.

“Our challenge,” said Mr. Ban, “is to ensure that the message of ‘zero tolerance’ is heard far and wide. To do that, we must engage all of society – and especially young people – and in particular young men and boys.”....

Excellent piece Wolfy.

tmccarthy0 — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:27:31 +0000

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Excellent piece Wolfy.

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Top UN officials highlight

Excellent piece Wolfy.