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United to end the violence against women. Ban Ki-moon
"Break the silence. When you witness violence against women and girls, do not sit back. Act."
Ban Ki-moon, Secretary - General

Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon
There is one universal truth, applicable to all countries, cultures and communities: violence against women is never acceptable, never excusable, never tolerable.

SECRETARY-GENERAL BAN KI-MOON

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A promise is a Promise

The 57th session of the Commission on Status of Women (CSW) takes place in New York from 4th – 15th March 2013. During the two weeks of discussions, governments will focus on preventing and ending violence against women and girls. Expectations are high and rightly so.  They are founded in a conviction that human rights belong to all and in a shared vision of a world free of violence against women and girls. They are guided by collectively agreed promises and the voice of victims and survivors.

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On the occasion of the 57th session of the Commission of Status of Women which is taking place in New York from 4-15 March, the UNiTE campaign published its first quarterly E-Newsletter which aims to showcase the work of the UN System in preventing and ending violence against women and girls." Download it here.