“We cannot look the other way. Women victims of violence must be protected by society, ”she said.
Pope Francis today asked society not to look “the other way” and protect women victims of violence on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
“The various forms of mistreatment suffered by many women are cowardice and a degradation for men and for all humanity,” the pontiff said on Twitter.
“We cannot look the other way. Women victims of violence must be protected by society ”, he added.
The various forms of abuse suffered by many women are cowardice and a degradation for men and for all humanity. We cannot look the other way. Women victims of violence must be protected by society.
– Pope Francis (@Pontifex_es) November 25, 2021
According to the latest UN study, about half of women say they have suffered or witnessed some form of violence since the pandemic began, the consequences of which, especially confinement and the economic crisis, have intensified violence against women. woman.
Violence against women and girls is a serious violation of human rights and the right of women to live without violence is enshrined in international agreements.
Worldwide, only 40 percent of women seek help after suffering violence, forcing institutions to promote prevention and aid policies. (I)
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