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    Promise and perils of Canada’s new action plan to end gender based violence - 1 year(s) ago

    Canadian governments—federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal—have their work cut out after the release of Canada’s National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence last month.1 Gender based violence is defined as violence on account of “sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or perceived gender.”1 The action plan, which is intersectional and wide ranging in scope, presents a…

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      Canada’s new National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence was released last month. Canada is late to the game, but can it make up for lost time? @DrJaniceDuMont @CEmmaKelly https://t.co/qNetKFXGsy #cdnpoli #16days

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    Improving the health and well-being of LGBTQI+ people - 1 year(s) ago

    LGBTQI+ health refers to the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) people. LGBTQI+ people represent a subset of individuals among the broader category of sexual and gender diverse individuals. Sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE) is diverse and spans cultures across the world. Individuals experience…

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      Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex Queer ++++ Everyone has the right to live free from violence and discrimination 👉https://t.co/VLKWQt5hRK #ENDViolence #16Days https://t.co/tdsUuHrUTy

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    Violence against women - 1 year(s) ago

    WHO fact sheet on violence against women providing key facts and information on the scope of the problem, health consequences, prevention, WHO response.

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      Violence affects women of all ages and backgrounds. Marginalized racial and ethnic groups, trans women and women with disabilities can face particularly high risks. 👉https://t.co/xbopfRIaBn #16Days #EndViolence https://t.co/I4UJGmLy8u

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    Strengthening health sector response to gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies - 1 year(s) ago

    Gender-based violence (GBV) is any harmful act that is perpetrated against a person’s will and that is based on socially ascribed (i.e., gender) roles and power differences between males and females. GBV against women is a life-threatening global health and human rights issue. While men may experience GBV, in general women experience more sexual violence, more severe physical violence and more…

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      The world is experiencing some of the most prolonged and intense conflicts, increasing risk of violence for millions of women and girls. Prevention and response are essential services during emergencies. More👉 https://t.co/sDACF9q229 #16Days #EndViolence https://t.co/ZBTO6rLbSO

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    Violence against women - 1 year(s) ago

    Violence against women – particularly intimate partner violence and sexual violence – is a major public and clinical health problem and a violation of women’s human rights. It is rooted in and perpetuates gender inequalities.Globally 1 in 3 women experience physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime, mostly by an intimate partner. This is a stark reminder of the scale of gender inequality…

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      Here's how health systems can help women survivors of violence: 🤝 Identify & share information on support services 👩‍👧‍👧 Establish referral linkages 📋 Find out what survivors of violence need and how best to reach them safely 👉https://t.co/bWq4Ree5Uj #16Days https://t.co/5yfrIAGjQu

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    Violence against women - 1 year(s) ago

    Violence against women – particularly intimate partner violence and sexual violence – is a major public and clinical health problem and a violation of women’s human rights. It is rooted in and perpetuates gender inequalities.Globally 1 in 3 women experience physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime, mostly by an intimate partner. This is a stark reminder of the scale of gender inequality…

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      Governments can help protect women & their children from violence. ✅ Include violence against women services in national action plans ✅ Support hotlines, shelters and specialized services to provide care and support 👉https://t.co/bWq4Rewf8r #16Days #ENDviolence https://t.co/S4icDti2GC

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    Violence against women - 1 year(s) ago

    Violence against women – particularly intimate partner violence and sexual violence – is a major public and clinical health problem and a violation of women’s human rights. It is rooted in and perpetuates gender inequalities.Globally 1 in 3 women experience physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime, mostly by an intimate partner. This is a stark reminder of the scale of gender inequality…

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      Here's how health providers can support women who have experienced violence ⬇️. 👉https://t.co/bWq4Rewf8r #ENDviolence #16Days https://t.co/xnF5i9gCuy

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    Violence against women - 1 year(s) ago

    Violence against women – particularly intimate partner violence and sexual violence – is a major public and clinical health problem and a violation of women’s human rights. It is rooted in and perpetuates gender inequalities.Globally 1 in 3 women experience physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime, mostly by an intimate partner. This is a stark reminder of the scale of gender inequality…

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      Health workers are often the first port of call for women experiencing violence. You can help: ✅ Offer first-line support to women ✅ Provide medical treatment ✅ Connect and refer survivors to support 👉https://t.co/YBjlFYQCwL #ENDviolence #16Days https://t.co/3grV8zBkGT

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    Violence against women - 1 year(s) ago

    Violence against women – particularly intimate partner violence and sexual violence – is a major public and clinical health problem and a violation of women’s human rights. It is rooted in and perpetuates gender inequalities.Globally 1 in 3 women experience physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime, mostly by an intimate partner. This is a stark reminder of the scale of gender inequality…

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      If you are experiencing violence at home and need to leave in a hurry: 🏘️ Identify a friend, neighbour, relative or shelter you can go to 🔀 Plan how to get there 🎒 Keep ready essential personal items to take with you 👉https://t.co/YBjlFYzzuL #ENDviolence #16Days https://t.co/wnm6PhMCXa

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    Violence against women - 1 year(s) ago

    WHO fact sheet on violence against women providing key facts and information on the scope of the problem, health consequences, prevention, WHO response.

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      Intimate partner violence is by far the most prevalent form of violence against women globally, affecting over 640 million women 👩 and girls 👧 around the 🌎🌍🌏. 👉https://t.co/xbopfRr7zn #16Days https://t.co/FnOBHs4YEo

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