Dr. Wael Adel Al-Gharabawi, Ambassador of International Peace and Human Rights, wrote director of human rights at the International Commission for Peace, Rights and Freedoms and executive director of the Triple Defense Organization in Italy
Dr. Wael Adel Al-Gharabawi, Ambassador of International Peace and Human Rights, wrote director of human rights at the International Commission for Peace, Rights and Freedoms and executive director of the Triple Defense Organization in Italy.
Should violence against women be eliminated?
Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and destructive human rights violations in our world today
There are many forms in which violence appears to repel women
In physical, sexual and psychological forms, they include:
Intimate partner violence (beating, psychological abuse, marital rape, murder of women);
Violence and sexual harassment (rape, forced sexual acts, unwanted sexual harassment, child sexual abuse, forced marriage, street harassment, stalking, electronic harassment)
Human trafficking (slavery and sexual exploitation);
Female genital mutilation;
Child marriage.
The UN General Assembly has defined “violence against women” as “any gender-based assault against women, which causes physical or sexual abuse or pain to women, and also includes the threat of such abuse, pressure, or arbitrary deprivation of liberties, whether it occurs Within the framework of public or private life. "
The 1993 Global Declaration Against All Forms of Violence against Women noted that "such violence may be committed by attackers of both sexes, members of the family, the family, or even the state itself."
However, despite all this, the woman's rights must be recognized and preserved. These rights are divided into four categories
Women's personal rights.
The right to express an opinion.
The right to work or not.
The right to a nationality.
The right to borrow.
Women's political rights
Participate in making public and political decisions, and contribute to shaping and implementing government policies.
Voting in elections and public referendums.
Take government jobs at all levels.
Contribution to international organizations and NGOs. Join the associations concerned with political and public affairs. Representing the government at the international level.
Family rights for women
Determining the minimum age for marriage, and preventing the completion of any marriage contract before both parties reach that age, in order to avoid the woman being exposed to burdens and family responsibilities at an early age.
Women consent to marriage and full consent to marriage, without being subjected to coercion and pressure.
It is mandatory to document marriage contracts with the official authorities, with the aim of proving marriage and the descent of children, and to ensure the wife's enjoyment of her rights imposed by the marriage contract.
The woman's right to terminate the marriage contract if it is impossible to complete the marital life, and take measures to ensure equal rights for both spouses upon termination of the contract.
Women's rights in the field of work
Equality with men in employment, remuneration and promotion.
The right of women to participate in social security.
Women shall not be deprived of work fees due to illness or maternity leave.
Provide a safe and healthy work environment for women, and give women sufficient maternity leave.
Ensure the equal age of compulsory retirement between men and women.
The historic declaration, adopted by the General Assembly on 10 November 1948, reaffirms that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights” and that “everyone has the right to enjoy all the rights and freedoms mentioned in this declaration, without distinction from Any kind, especially discrimination based on race, color, sex, language, religion, ... or birth, or any other status. ''
When the international women's movement began gaining momentum during the 1970s, the General Assembly proclaimed in 1975 as the International Year of Women and organized the first World Conference on Women, held in Mexico. Subsequently, at the invitation of the conference, the years 1976-1985 were proclaimed as the United Nations Decade for Women, and the Voluntary Fund for the Decade was established.
In 1979, the General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, which is often described as the International Bill of Women's Rights. In its thirtieth articles, the convention explicitly defines discrimination against women and sets up a national program of action to end this discrimination. The convention targets culture and traditions as influential forces in shaping gender roles and family relations, and is the first human rights treaty that affirms women's reproductive rights.
Should violence against women be eliminated?
Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and destructive human rights violations in our world today
There are many forms in which violence appears to repel women
In physical, sexual and psychological forms, they include:
Intimate partner violence (beating, psychological abuse, marital rape, murder of women);
Violence and sexual harassment (rape, forced sexual acts, unwanted sexual harassment, child sexual abuse, forced marriage, street harassment, stalking, electronic harassment)
Human trafficking (slavery and sexual exploitation);
Female genital mutilation;
Child marriage.
The UN General Assembly has defined “violence against women” as “any gender-based assault against women, which causes physical or sexual abuse or pain to women, and also includes the threat of such abuse, pressure, or arbitrary deprivation of liberties, whether it occurs Within the framework of public or private life. "
The 1993 Global Declaration Against All Forms of Violence against Women noted that "such violence may be committed by attackers of both sexes, members of the family, the family, or even the state itself."
However, despite all this, the woman's rights must be recognized and preserved. These rights are divided into four categories
Women's personal rights.
The right to express an opinion.
The right to work or not.
The right to a nationality.
The right to borrow.
Women's political rights
Participate in making public and political decisions, and contribute to shaping and implementing government policies.
Voting in elections and public referendums.
Take government jobs at all levels.
Contribution to international organizations and NGOs. Join the associations concerned with political and public affairs. Representing the government at the international level.
Family rights for women
Determining the minimum age for marriage, and preventing the completion of any marriage contract before both parties reach that age, in order to avoid the woman being exposed to burdens and family responsibilities at an early age.
Women consent to marriage and full consent to marriage, without being subjected to coercion and pressure.
It is mandatory to document marriage contracts with the official authorities, with the aim of proving marriage and the descent of children, and to ensure the wife's enjoyment of her rights imposed by the marriage contract.
The woman's right to terminate the marriage contract if it is impossible to complete the marital life, and take measures to ensure equal rights for both spouses upon termination of the contract.
Women's rights in the field of work
Equality with men in employment, remuneration and promotion.
The right of women to participate in social security.
Women shall not be deprived of work fees due to illness or maternity leave.
Provide a safe and healthy work environment for women, and give women sufficient maternity leave.
Ensure the equal age of compulsory retirement between men and women.
The historic declaration, adopted by the General Assembly on 10 November 1948, reaffirms that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights” and that “everyone has the right to enjoy all the rights and freedoms mentioned in this declaration, without distinction from Any kind, especially discrimination based on race, color, sex, language, religion, ... or birth, or any other status. ''
When the international women's movement began gaining momentum during the 1970s, the General Assembly proclaimed in 1975 as the International Year of Women and organized the first World Conference on Women, held in Mexico. Subsequently, at the invitation of the conference, the years 1976-1985 were proclaimed as the United Nations Decade for Women, and the Voluntary Fund for the Decade was established.
In 1979, the General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, which is often described as the International Bill of Women's Rights. In its thirtieth articles, the convention explicitly defines discrimination against women and sets up a national program of action to end this discrimination. The convention targets culture and traditions as influential forces in shaping gender roles and family relations, and is the first human rights treaty that affirms women's reproductive rights.