United Nations agencies forward together in the response to violence against women

Momentum is building to eliminate the most pervasive yet least recognized human rights abuse in the world—'violence against women. Studies show that 70 per cent of women experience some form of physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. Everywhere, communities, civil society and governments are mobilizing to end practices that harm the health, dignity, security and autonomy of women and negatively impact society as a whole. The United Nations system is working together to support partners in this effort.