Abby and GabbyWOMEN’S RIGHTS

Definition: Any act of gender-based violence that results in or is likely

result in physical, sexual, or psychological harm or suffering to women including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary, deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Criminal harassment/stalkingFinancial abuseSpiritual abusePhysical abuseSexual abuseEmotional or verbal abuse

VIOLENCE CAN INCLUDE…

The fact that men think they are superior or better than women

What it can lead to… Humiliation Intimidation Control Abuse Possible murder

WHAT CAUSES THE VIOLENCE

Any woman, no matter what age, income group, culture, or religion

Although this is said… Younger women

Between the ages of 15- 24 was 42% higher than women between the ages of 25- 34

Disabilities 60% of women with disabilities experience some form of

violence Immigrants

Can experience abuse because of lack of knowledge about the community, economic dependence, and language block

WHEN ARE THEY MOST AT RISK?

Men More likely to be assaulted by a stranger Tend to over estimate their partners violence, while

underestimating their own More likely to initiate violence

Women More likely to be assaulted by someone they know Tend to over estimate their own violence, and

underestimate their partners More likely to use violence as self defense

MEN VS. WOMEN

Make an eff ort to keep all genders equalDon’t be afraid to report the crime

HOW CAN WE HELP?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfMmvr2yw2I What do you think about this video?How do you personally think that women’s rights

have changed over the years?What are some positives things they said that

impacted you? What are some negatives?

WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD

Giant circle with little circle branches How we see it in school/ local community

Boys are smarter than girls Men are more dominant in political field

The past No voting- ratified in 1920s- 19 th amendment No jobs- 1870; women allowed to keep money they earned

Around the world In 76 countries less than half the eligible girls are enrolled in

secondary school Education restraints with girls/women

Not given proper education to help the people who are sick or pregnant- therefore more deaths

Women make up more than 50% of the global population, but fill less than 20% of parliamentary seats

Men vs. women Women are less likely to read adulthood because of abuse, etc. Only 5% of Hollywood featured fi lms are directed by women The 2 highest IQ’s ever recorded on a standard test both belong to

women

POSTER

Women’s rights and what we have learned

GROUP SUMMARY

FACTS