Violence against women on the rise – Antonio Guterres agony

Washington:

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed on November 25.

In this case, in view of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the UN. In his speech, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said:

Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread human rights violations worldwide.

Every 11 minutes a woman or girl is killed by a close relative or her boyfriend.

From the coronavirus to the economic turmoil, women are inevitably suffering more physically and mentally.

The governments of the countries of the world should formulate and implement a national action plan to prevent violence against women. Stand up for women’s rights and raise your voice.