Women's rights

25th November: International Day of Elimination of all Forms of Violence Against Women
What is violence against women?
“Violence against women is perhaps
the most shameful human rights violation. And it is perhaps the most pervasive. It knows no boundaries of geography, culture or wealth. As long as it continues, we cannot claim to be making real progress towards equality, development, and peace.”
Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations
“A World Free of Violence Against Women”
United Nations Global Videoconference, 8 March 1999

We can help stop violence against women.
End Violence Against Women!
For the Health of Women, For the Health of the World: No More Violence
Here are some ideas to talk about in class:
Domestic violence causes family destruction
Love builds harmony in the family.
Domestic violence destroys everything.
Physical assault is a crime whether it happens in the home or on the street." Build family respect and harmony. Speak out against domestic violence.
Campaign slogan:
Against violence against women.
Break the silence on men’s violence.
Disarm rapists - smash sexism.
End violence to women NOW.
Men assault 1 in 4 women.
Mutual sex is better.
No sex without consent.
Sex or Rape? The difference is Consent.
Sex without consent is RAPE.
Some men break more than their girlfriends’ hearts.
What part of NO don't you understand?
"Elimination of all forms of violence, including domestic violence, is an absolute priority"
"Zero tolerance of violence against women"
Women deserve better
Take responsibility for ending rapeMen: End the sex war.
Marriage is not a sex contract.
Being sensitive is not enough.
Because you know that violence is not okay.
Men: Take no for an answer.
Men are not born violent, men learn to be violent.
Men: Be proud to be non-violent.
Real men don’t hit.
Men can change.
Men: Violence is a choice you don’t have to make.

For male abusers, the messages are:
· domestic violence is a crime;
· domestic violence will ruin your life as an abuser as much as the life of your victim, and;
· help exists if you want to put an end to your violent behaviour.

For women victims of violence, the messages are:
· break the wall of silence surrounding domestic violence!
· don't tolerate violence!
· help exists, find out how!

For all those who witness domestic violence, the messages are:
· help women victims of violence break the silence
· help them escape from victimisation.

Now send me your own comments on this issue. We will discuss them in class and publish them in our school website.