16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign
14:15 | 25.11.2024 Category: Social
Chisinau, Nov 25 /MOLDPRES/- Today is International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women. On this occasion, the authorities launched 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign.
The action aims to prevent and combat violence against women by raising awareness of violence as a human rights violation, its consequences and costs, as well as mechanisms to combat it at community and national levels.
Attending the event was deputy speaker Doina Gherman. The official highlighted that in 2023, 21 women lost their lives as a result of violence. At the same time, 5,224 women turned to the hotline for help.
"These are very painful figures. Behind them are real fates, women or girls who have suffered some form of violence in our community. These figures present a harsh reality. We urge women victims not to remain silent. There is no excuse for violence. Activism and efforts on multiple state platforms aim to prevent this serious phenomenon. All efforts of the authorities are aimed at changing the situation," Gherman noted.
The official said that the number of young women who report acts of violence from the first attempts is increasing, which is a welcome fact.
Also, to mark the start of the campaign, representatives of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection (MMPS) organized a flashmob.
Minister of Labor and Social Protection Alexei Buzu said that domestic violence is a painful phenomenon with a devastating impact on the entire society, affecting every citizen directly or indirectly.
"In a healthy society, violence has no place in any form. MMPS, together with development partners and civil society organizations has undertaken consolidated actions to combat this phenomenon in the Republic of Moldova. However, the involvement of every member of society is essential in preventing violence against women and girls. We urge women and the community to report cases of violence and seek support on 24-hour hotline 0-8008-8008 or contact the relevant authorities," said Buzu.
