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A new report from UN Women, presented on Monday, highlights an increased risk of violence against women due to a drastic reduction in services provided by organizations addressing this issue. The document, titled “At Risk and Underfunded,” reveals that 34% of the 428 surveyed organizations have had to suspend or close programs aimed at eradicating violence against women and girls.
The study emphasizes that over 40% of these organizations have been forced to reduce or close essential services, such as shelters, legal assistance, psychosocial support, and healthcare, due to a lack of immediate funding. Additionally, 78% of the organizations reported a diminished access to critical services for survivors, while 59% observed an increase in impunity and the normalization of violence.
Nearly one in four organizations reported a complete suspension of preventive interventions against violence, an alarming situation that, according to Kalliopi Mingeirou, head of the UN Women’s section on the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, threatens to undo decades of progress in the fight for women’s rights. Mingeirou called on governments and donors to protect and increase available funding, warning that a lack of investment will lead to an increase in violence against women and girls.
Gender-based violence remains one of the most widespread violations of human rights globally, with an alarming estimate of 736 million women having experienced physical or sexual violence, mostly at the hands of partners. Earlier this year, UN Women had already pointed out that many women-led organizations in crisis contexts were facing severe funding cuts, a situation now confirmed by the current findings.
The report also indicates that only 5% of the organizations expect to maintain their operations for more than two years, and 85% foresee a noticeable regression in laws and protections for women and girls. In a context where one in four countries is showing backlash against women’s rights, organizations are being forced to focus on basic services, neglecting their long-term advocacy work, which is essential for driving meaningful change.
This report is being released at a crucial time, marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, an agreement aimed at achieving gender equality and eradicating violence against women.
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