Every third woman in the world will be subjected to sexual violence once in her life — UN Secretary-General
In 2024, the organization recorded 4,500 cases of sexual violence, the victims of which were mostly women and girls.
According to UN Secretary-General Annalena Burbock, every third woman in the world will be subjected to sexual violence at least once in her life.
According to the information, the UN General Assembly Chairperson shared data at a meeting dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration on Women’s Rights. It was noted that in 2024, the UN recorded 4,500 cases of sexual violence, the victims of which were mostly women and girls.
Annalena Berbock noted that such data indicate the need for effective protection and preventive measures, as otherwise, the consequences of violence remain critical and require immediate attention from the international community. It was also noted that stereotypes and discrimination still persist in society greatly hinder the resolution of problems.
Highly qualified female leaders are called “symbols of diversity”, and a female world leader is criticized on social media not for her speech, but for wearing inappropriate high-heeled shoes. When all this happens, we understand what a long way we still have to go, — noted the UN Secretary-General.
It was also emphasized that there is no country in the world where women are completely equal to men. In the economic sphere, Annalena Burbock also noted that achieving economic equality between men and women at the current rate could take another 123 years, while eliminating the gender gap could increase global GDP by $7 trillion.
Secretary General António Guterres called on the world community to accelerate the implementation of the Beijing Declaration, and UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahus also added that, despite the weakening of women’s rights protection mechanisms in several countries, the future can still be changed through coordinated and decisive actions at the global level.
Earlier, it was reported that rehabilitation centers in Uzbekistan would be able to provide asylum to victims of violence for six months. Also, the center’s employees will be able to assist victims in processing alimony or necessary social benefits.
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