Data from the Women’s Health Survey indicates that 1 in every 4 Jamaican women has been physically abused by a partner at some point in her life. Similarly, 1 in every 3 Jamaican women has been a victim of sexual violence. With alarming statistics such as these, the annual observance of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (IDEVAW) and the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence remain a necessity.
Presented by:
Jermi-Lee Nelson
