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Facts and figures of towns and regions actions against gender-based violence The UN has selected 25th of November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women to raise awareness on the fact that around 35 % of women worldwide have experienced physical and /or sexual violence at some point in their lives.
As for Europe, according to a survey conducted by the Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) published in 2014, 10 % of women have experienced sexual violence, 5 % have been raped and 20 % have experienced physical and or sexual violence.
As the level of governmental closest to the citizens, towns and regions play an important role in preventing gender based violence and supporting victims. To date, around 1500 local and regional ...
As for Europe, according to a survey conducted by the Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) published in 2014, 10 % of women have experienced sexual violence, 5 % have been raped and 20 % have experienced physical and or sexual violence.
As the level of governmental closest to the citizens, towns and regions play an important role in preventing gender based violence and supporting victims. To date, around 1500 local and regional ...
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