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CONVERGE
ENDING
white ribbon day 2025
VIOLENCE
AGAINST WOMEN & GIRLS
Tabitha Veness – Converge Clinical Manager
Violence against women is a significant global
issue, affecting millions of women and girls.
Statistics show approximately 1 in 3 women
worldwide have experienced physical and/or
sexual violence. This includes violence from their
intimate partner, sexual violence, trafficking, and
child marriage. Most violence is perpetrated by a
partner the woman is intimate with.
What is violence from an
intimate partner?
When a woman is under threat by their intimate
partner, they are caught in a situation where the
person they must rely on is also the person they
most fear and can be their greatest danger. Home
becomes a treacherous place where every
thought and every behaviour centres around the
person using violence.
Such violence impacts a woman9s physical,
mental, sexual, and reproductive health. The
consequences go beyond the instances of
violence and ripple through each woman9s life,
impacting their children, families, friends, and
work colleagues. While, globally, many countries
have implemented laws and measures to combat
violence against women, there is more work to
be done.
White Ribbon Day 2025 - It
starts with me. It starts
with men.
White Ribbon Day, observed on November 25th,
is dedicated to raising awareness about violence
against women and promoting gender equality.
This day is part of a broader movement that
encourages men and boys to take an active role
towards preventing gender-based violence,
emphasising the importance of healthy,
respectful relationships with women and girls.
White ribbons are worn as a pledge to never
commit, condone, or remain silent about violence
against women. This year, we are asking,
