United Nations: each third woman in the world is a victim of violence (Part 2)
29 November 2007Roots of a problem are in traditions of discrimination and an inequality. Therefore it is necessary to provide sexual equality in the economic and social rights. It will allow not to distribute fairly goods and services, but also will create the better conditions in law enforcement area.
According to the United Nations Commissioner, the woman will not tell about violence, if the society is not ready to protect her. In this connection she has reminded the recent process in Saudi Arabia, when the court has sentenced a victim of rape to corporal punishment.
From his part, the Secretary General of the United Nations Organization has named violence concerning women “one of the most disgusting, regular and widespread violations of human rights”.
He has declared the campaign directed on achievement of the new purpose. This program is designed for long term, till 2015.
At the moment the Council of Europe carries out the program “Stop domestic violence”, which is supported by actions in protection of the women’s rights in many European cities.