United Nations, New York, USA, November 25 2014 – Panelists at the event commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25 November).
In the front row from left: Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women); Chirlane McCray, First Lady of New York City; and Teri Hatcher, American actress, writer and producer.
On the Photo: (from LEFT): Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Chirlane McCray, Teri Hatcher.
Photo by: Luiz Rampelotto/EuropaNewswire
Actress, writer and producer Teri Hatcher:
“I am simply one in three women who is forced to accept violence as a part of their life story. I am one of three women who for the rest of her life battles the voice in her head that excepts blame for abuse, a voice that is antithetical to self-esteem, self-worth and happiness. This is a statistic that has to change.”
“When society shames the victim by asking “why did you stay” or “why didn’t you say something”, instead of asking “why did he abuse her” we just continue to foster a society where the abuser continues to abuse.”
United Nations, New York, USA, November 25 2014 – Panelists at the event commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25 November).
On the Photo: Participants
Credit: Luiz Rampelotto/EuropaNewswire
Chirlane McCray, New York City’s First Lady:
“In 2013 the New York police Department responded to more than 284 000 domestic violence incidents. That’s an average of 779 per day. Most of the victims were women and as we know domestic violence is grossly underreported. I can only wonder how many more do not call because they are too afraid of the consequences.”
United Nations, New York, USA, November 25 2014 – Panelists at the event commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25 November).
In the front row from left: Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women); Chirlane McCray, First Lady of New York City.
On the Photo: Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Chirlane McCray
Photo by: Luiz Rampelotto/EuropaNewswire
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka UN Women Executive Director:
“We at the UN women are greatly looking forward to seeing the new policies and practices that New York will develop as part of this global drive which will also share with other cities in the world. New York is already known for its leadership in gender equality. We are pleased as well by the city’s wiliness to call other cities to join the safe cities through the US conference of mayors.”
The campaign to end violence against women calls on everyone around the world to display the color orange to symbolize their commitment and hope for a safe future for all women. People will tie orange ribbons on landmarks. Marchers dressed in orange will raise awareness and discuss community-wide solutions.
Source: UNTV and EuropaNewswire