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Violence against women is a global problem, it requires global action

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Violence doesn't discriminate, it affects women of all ages, abilities, classes and backgrounds. What's alarming is that 1 in 3 women across the world will experience violence in their lifetime. That's more than 1 billion women and girls facing physical or sexual abuse.

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