Violence against women, girls remains "alarmingly widespread" in Western Pacific: WHO

NAMPA / Xinhua

2025-11-25

MANILA, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday said violence against women and girls remains pervasive worldwide, with new data showing that nearly one in three has suffered intimate partner or sexual violence in their lifetime, a rate that has barely shifted in 25 years. The agency said the findings highlight an "indisputable reality" that, despite decades of advocacy and policy measures, gender-based violence pers......

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