International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

The United Nations celebrates 25 November each year as "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women".

Violence against women and girls is one of the most persistent problems affecting women and girls and constitutes a fundamental and devastating violation of women's human rights, the Government of Gibraltar said.

One in three women will be abused in their lifetime and this question is about social status, clbad, race, country or age group.

Building on the success of recent years celebrating the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women", the Ministry of Equality is continuing its work in this area with other stakeholders.

In collaboration with the Department of Education, Marlene Dalli, Policy Officer at the Ministry of Equality, presented a series of lectures entitled "Respect and Healthy Relationships" to all intermediate schools in Gibraltar.

More than 500 students attended these discussions, which are part of the Ministry of Equality Family Violence Prevention Strategy.

The sessions, which were interactive, saw all the children participate in a number of exercises designed to help them learn the fundamental principle of respect.

Minister of Education John Cortes said, "Education is about preparing young people to take their place in a responsible and caring society, and this initiative is of paramount importance to achieving this goal. . "

Minister of Equality Samantha Sacramento said: "It is crucial that we continue to fight violence against women and domestic violence in general."

"Prevention through education and outreach is part of our national strategy and I am delighted that our coordinated approach with the Ministry of Education is strengthening year by year as the" education of the younger generation is essential. "

"It is important that we work collectively to end all forms of violence, especially violence against girls and women, and it is essential that this work begins at an early age so that the key concept of respect be firmly anchored in the young community. "

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