Violence affects the lives of millions of women worldwide, in all socio-economic and educational classes. It cuts across cultural and
religious barriers, impeding the right of women to participate fully in society. Violence against women takes a dismaying variety of
forms, from domestic abuse and rape to child marriages and female circumcision. All are violations of the most fundamental human rights.
You should minimally cover the following areas:
· What are groups doing worldwide to deal with the issue?
· How far behind are women from men
· What are some of the reasons for violence against women and how widespread is it?
· How have international organizations and others responded to this practice; and do you feel that groups have a right or a responsibility
to campaign against violence in different cultures?