Gender violence starts the day with a ping: a message from an unknown number.
It tells you where you’ll be, what time, and even the route you will take.
Millions of women and girls face this frightening reality of digital stalking and abuse.
Rising Threats Online
The latest WHO–UN report shows one in four women aged 15–49 experience gender-based violence.
In the past year, about 14% of women suffered abuse from intimate partners.
Digital violence, including cyberstalking, online harassment, and bullying, grows steadily worldwide.
Experts urge governments to act and protect women and girls from modern threats.
Violence against women remains a global emergency demanding immediate and collective action.
Global Awareness And Action On Gender Violence
Every year, November 25 to December 10, the world observes the 16 Days of Activism.
This year’s theme focuses on ending digital violence against all women and girls.
The campaign links the International Day for the Elimination of Violence and Human Rights Day.
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The WHO stresses that every statistic hides a woman whose safety, rights, and dignity suffer.
Communities challenge unequal gender norms, governments strengthen laws, and health systems support survivors.
Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence represents the most common form, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Nearly one in three women aged 15–49 there experience harm from a partner.
Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Equatorial Guinea report the highest recent rates.
Globally, Oceania, excluding Australia and New Zealand, records the highest lifetime rates.
Progress against gender-based violence moves slowly; governments and societies must act urgently.
For millions, gender-based violence threatens daily life — online, at home, and in public.
Every story demands action, every survivor deserves protection, and the fight for safety continues.
