In a message on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said violence against women and girls is not only a fundamental human rights issue but also a “moral affront” against them and a “mark of shame".
More than half of all children globally are threatened by conflict, poverty or discrimination against girls, a new report by Save the Children has found.
Long-term solutions to end female genital mutilation and child marriage are essential to ensure progress towards ending harmful practices, says Christian Aid.