Violence against women: a widespread problem that needs urgent action
“The numbers surrounding violence against women are alarming. It is a behavior that cannot be justified, rooted in inequalities, gender stereotypes, and cultures that tolerate or minimize abuse, often occurring within families.” This is the message delivered by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, on the Day against Violence against Women. “However, what has been done so far is not enough to protect women,” he states.
“The Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, also known as the Istanbul Convention, is the first legally binding instrument to recognize gender-based violence as a violation of human rights,” recalls the Head of State. “Italy ratified the Convention in 2013, equipping itself with protection tools to ensure full protection for victims of gender-based violence. However, what has been done so far is not enough to safeguard women, including young women, who continue to see their rights violated. It is an ongoing emergency. These are mothers, sisters, daughters, individuals with dreams and plans who see their right to live a free and dignified life violated, women who fight for their independence, to be able to choose their own destiny.”
“‘No Excuse’ is the theme proposed by the United Nations to celebrate today’s day. It is needless to say that, therefore, there are no acceptable excuses to justify gender-based violence. Concrete actions are needed. It is essential to continue working to eradicate prejudices and discriminatory attitudes that still make women weaker in society, in the workplace, and in the family. Institutions, civil society forces must support women in denouncing any form of abuse, offering protection and adequate support. It is a value – concludes Mattarella – for the entire society to ensure that the human rights of women are fully guaranteed.”
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