OUR ABC OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND SOLUTIONS

1. F

1.1. Feminism

1.1.1. An organized effort to give women the same economic, social, and political rights as men

1.2. Forced marriage

1.2.1. 1 in 3 girls is forcibly married in developing countries

1.3. Forced pregnancy

1.3.1. When a woman or girl becomes pregnant without having sought or desired it, and abortion is denied, hindered, delayed or made difficult.

1.4. Funding

1.4.1. Dedicated to supporting survivors of violence

2. G

2.1. Genocide

2.1.1. A crime with the intent to destroy a national, ethnic, racial or religious group, in whole or in part

2.2. Gender

2.2.1. A group of people in a society who share particular qualities or ways of behaving which that society associates with being male, female, or another identity.

2.3. Global collaboration

2.3.1. If we share the best strategies across borders, we create a united front against this pervasive problem.

3. H

3.1. Human trafficking

3.1.1. Is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of people by fraud force or deception, with the aim of exploiting them for profit

3.2. Human right

3.2.1. every woman has the right to live free from violence

3.3. Harassment in the streets

3.3.1. It's when a man says to a woman words that humiliate her or scare her, in the street or in public places like the subway

4. I

4.1. Injustice

4.1.1. Suffragettes highlighted the injustice of denying women the right to vote and actively worked to rectify this inequality.

5. J

5.1. Justice

5.1.1. Law, reason, equity.

5.2. Killing

5.2.1. To cause someone or something to die.

6. L

6.1. Legacy

6.1.1. Money or property that you receive from someone after they die.

6.2. Liberty

6.2.1. Nowadays, in some countries, women still do not have freedom such as in Nigeria, Mali and Chad.

6.3. Legislation

6.3.1. Laws should provide clear definitions, protection and punishment for offenders.

7. N

7.1. No tolerance

7.1.1. We should promote a zero-tolerance approach to violence aginst women

8. P

8.1. Physically abuse

8.1.1. Violent treatment of another person that causes them physical harm.

8.2. Psychological violence

8.3. Prevention

8.3.1. Early prevention and education can help break the cycle of abuse

8.4. Pankhurst, Emmeline

8.4.1. She was one of the founders of the British suffrage movement, a movement of gifts that were given to her right to vote.

9. R

9.1. Rape

9.1.1. Illegal sexual activity, often involving sexual intercourse, against the will of the victim through force or threat of force or with an individual who is incapable of giving legal consent due to his or her status as a minor, mental illness, disability of mental, intoxication, unconsciousness, or disappointment.

10. T

10.1. Torture

10.1.1. The action or practice of inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone as a punishment or in order to force them to do or say something.

11. V

11.1. Victim

11.1.1. A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other Event or action.

11.2. Victim blaming

11.2.1. it’s crucial to create a culture where survivors are not blamed for the violence they endure.

11.3. Verbal abuse

12. X

12.1. Xenodochium

12.1.1. A medieval house for the care of the poor, strangers, pilgrims, or the sick.

12.2. Xenophobia

12.2.1. Some suffragettes faced xenophobia, particularly if they were from marginalized groups, highlighting the intersectionality of their struggle.

13. Z

13.1. Zero violence

13.1.1. Let’s strive for world with zero tolerance for violence against women. We advocate for comprehensive efforts at all levels to eradicate this pervasive issue

14. A

14.1. Activism

14.1.1. The policy or action of using vigorous campaigns to achieve political or social change.

14.2. Awareness

14.2.1. We must shed light on the various forms of abuse, from physical to emotional

14.3. Alliance

14.3.1. A union or association formed for mutual benefit, special between countries or organizations

14.4. Abuse

14.4.1. To use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong.

14.4.2. Suffragettes demonstrated incredible bravery in the face of opposition and adversity, often facing arrests, public ridicule, and violence for their cause.

14.5. Assault

14.5.1. An unlawful attempt or threat to do harm to another.

15. B

15.1. Ballot: a system or occasion of secret boting.

15.2. Bravery

15.3. Break the silence

15.3.1. Victims should feel supported, believed and encouraged to seek help

16. C

16.1. Civil rights

16.1.1. Part of the broader civil rights movement, aiming to secure equal rights for women in society.

16.2. Consent

16.2.1. Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

16.3. Crime

16.3.1. An action that is illegal

16.4. Cruelty

16.4.1. The emotional response or the indifference for damage to others

16.5. Cultural shift

16.5.1. It is a necessary to challenge harmful norms and stereotypes perpetuating violence

17. D

17.1. Democracy

17.1.1. A democracy is a country in which power is held by elected representatives.

17.2. Domestic Violence

17.2.1. A pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.

18. E

18.1. Education

18.1.1. Promoting education is a powerful tool to fight violence against women.

18.2. Evidence

18.2.1. A written or recorded trail of evidence of sexual advances, sexual images, or improper sexual comments

19. K

19.1. Killing

19.1.1. To cause someone or something to die

19.2. Knowledge

19.2.1. Education is the key to early intervention and creating a supportive community

20. M

20.1. Misogyny

20.1.1. Is hatred of, concept of, or prejudice against women or girls

20.2. Media influence

20.2.1. media plays a crucial role in shaping public perceptions and attitudes

21. O

21.1. Otherness

21.1.1. Social construction through different psychological and social + mechanisms.

21.2. Objectification

21.2.1. reducing women to objects

22. Q

22.1. Questionning norms

22.2. Questioning normes

22.2.1. we must challenge harmful stereotypes and beliefs that contribute to a culture of abuse

23. S

23.1. Suffragism

23.1.1. Someone forces or manipulates someone else into unwanted sexual activity without their consent.

23.2. Sexual abuse

23.2.1. The act of making someone take part in sexual activities, against their wishes, or without their agreement. Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted ( https://www.rainn.org/statistics/victims-sexual-violence

23.3. Sexual violence

23.4. Strangulation

23.4.1. Violent constriction exerted on the neck by the hands

23.5. Silence

23.5.1. Husband forced women to remain quiet.

24. U

24.1. Unity

24.1.1. Collaboration between individuals, organizations and governments is essential for creating a world free from violence against women

25. W

25.1. Women’s Rights

25.1.1. The rights of women to be treated equally to men in all areas of society.

25.2. Workplaces

25.2.1. We must support female employees who experience violence in workplaces

26. Y

26.1. Youth engagement

26.1.1. Empowering the younger generation is key to creating lasting change.