Annotation:
Noting the pandemic of violence against women and the silence of governments and the general public, this report demands action. It examines achievements and challenges, and assesses past practices in order to identify future strategies. It argues that while there have been moderate successes, "too many governments have made commitments, established legal frameworks and created policies and action plans to end violence, yet have not lived up to these commitments". It indicates that structural, legal, budgetary and attitudinal changes are necessary to improve the security and basic human dignity of the world's women. Recommendations are also included. [Descriptors: Violence Against Women, International]