Citation:
Timeline of Policy Commitments and International Agreements. UN Women. 2014.
Abstract:
http://www.endvawnow.org/en/articles/302-timeline-of-policy-commitments-...
Decades of advocacy efforts led by the women’s movement and grassroots organizations across all regions have led to the recognition that violence against women and girls is a manifestation of systematic gender discrimination and inequality, a violation of human rights and detrimental to development. The historical developments below highlight the building momentum and increasing attention to violence against women on international and regional agendas.