1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back? Addressing Gender-Based Violence in 2021 at "Halifax time"
November 25, 2021 from 10am to 11am
Violence against women and girls continues to be a devastating experience for individuals, families, and communities in peace, conflict, and crisis areas. 1 in 3 females experience sexual violence from partners, non-partners, or both according to the UN. Females face potential violence in their homes, workplaces, schools, and communities; as well as online. The current pandemic has exacerbated risk factors for violence against women and girls, such as poverty and unemployment. Hard won rights,…See More
