Gender-based violence is a public health crisis

Описание: 1 in 4 women and girls in the WHO European Region experience intimate partner violence or sexual violence in their lifetime. That's nearly 50 million women and girls.

On International Women's Day, March 8 2025, WHO Europe is launching a special initiative to tackle gender-based violence - in which health systems and health workers play a vital role, through prevention, education, response and investment.