Gender-based violence (GBV) is a global public health, gender equality and human rights issue that affects one in three women worldwide. 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that aims to raise awareness and mobilize action to end GBV.
The data from ANROWS have just been released, showing 41 per cent of respondents mistakenly believe domestic violence is equally committed by men and women, an increase from 23 per cent in 2009. There are several reasons for this mistaken belief, the key one being that the data is victim focused.
Have your say now to end all violence against women and children. National Plan submission date deadline is 25th February. AFMW is putting in a submission but I urge you each as individuals to respond to this At the 57th UN CSW in 2013 which I attended, the theme was To End All Violence Against Women and Girls.
AFMW immediate past secretary, and current ACT and Region Rep
In this RACGP Women In General Practice Conference 2015 webinar (still very relevant), Australia of the Year Rosie Batty, Barrister-at-law Carolyn Burnside, Former Victorian Attorney-General Rob Hulls and I discuss the role of the GP in addressing family violence.
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