Updated WHO data reveal persistence of violence against women and girls across the Western Pacific

PhoenixNovember 25, 2025

As the world marks the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, updated data from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicate that violence against women and girls remains alarmingly widespread. Globally, nearly one in three girls and women have experienced intimate partner or sexual violence during their lifetime − a figure that has barely changed since 2000. These latest findings underscore an indisputable reality: despite efforts made in ending gender-based violence, it continues to be a persistent − yet preventable − social and public health emergency, as well as a grave human rights violation.

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