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Press Conference: The Special Rapporteur on Violence…

Press Conference: The Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women and Girls following her report to the Third Committee of the General Assembly

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Media / Press Conferences
Production Date
Video Length
00:30:14
Asset Language
English
Original
Broadcasting UN Entity
DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS - DGC
Subject Topical
STATUS OF WOMEN
WOMEN
GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
GIRLS
Summary
The Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes and consequences, Ms. Reem Alsalem, will brief the press following the presentation of her report to the General Assembly's Third Committee on 8 October. 
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Description
In the report, the Special Rapporteur explores the forms, causes and consequences of violence against women and girls in sports, including sexual violence, coercion, gender pay gap, gender stereotypes, patriarchal structures, abusive coaches, and the general absence of robust policies and mechanisms to address abuses and protect victims. The Special Rapporteur recommends that specific safeguarding measures be implemented to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence in the context of sports.
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