I've had a tiny UN women UK role since 2023. This year our campaign is focussing on trying to end online misogyny.

#unwomenuk

• 1 in 3 women globally experience physical or sexual violence by men. This is not “a women’s issue”.
https://lnkd.in/dQQD-r9r

• During COVID lockdowns, UK domestic abuse helpline calls rose 65% (mainly from women). This is not “a women’s issue”.
https://lnkd.in/dC72apkK

• Domestic abuse crimes rose 7% in March-June 2020. This is not “a women’s issue”.
https://lnkd.in/dsm_gzrM

• After UK football matches, men's abuse towards women apparently increases up to 38% when England loses. This is not “a women’s issue”.
https://lnkd.in/dzWz_MPN

• 50,000 women and girls were killed last year by partners or family. This is not “a women’s issue”.
https://lnkd.in/d4D4JA6X

And around the world, violence against women by men is used as a weapon of conflict.

This is not “a women’s issue”.
It is a global emergency.

Please:

Challenge the 'banter', the 'locker room' culture, the excuses.
Ask 'why did he hit her?' not 'why did she stay?'

The 16 Days of Activism begin TODAY.
UN Women UK