How do we prevent violence against women?

We can prevent violence against women

before it happens.

It means tackling the root causes of violence,

working with men and boys

to end power over women,

which is often normalized and justified.

Transforming these root causes and preventing violence

needs political commitment and leadership;

laws and policies that promote gender equality;

investments in women's organizations

and resources for prevention work.

But prevention also starts with you.

You can start by educating yourself.

Speak out when you get a chance,

advocate for survivors' rights,

and always listen to survivors.

Preventing violence against women and girls

before it actually happens

is the most effective way of ending it,

so let's start now!