1. International day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

2. WHITE RIBBON DAY is an International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. White ribbon day was created by a handful of Canadian men in 1991 on the second anniversary of one man's massacre of 14 women in Montreal. They began the white ribbon campaign to urge men to speak out against violence against women.

3. Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
In Ethiopia what % of women are subjected to this kind of violence
45%
56%
71%
Source WHO

4. Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
In the UK what % of women are subjected to this kind of violence
18%
26%
30%
Source WHO

5. Domestic violence
In the US how much labour is lost due to the adverse effects of domestic violence per year?
5 million days of paid work
8 million days of paid work
10 million days of paid work
Source American Institute on Domestic Violence

6. Sexual violence
What % of women are subjected to rape / attempted rape in their lifetime?
12%
16%
20%
Source State of World Population 2005

7. Harmful Traditional Practices
How many girls and women worldwide have been subjected to FGM?
80 million
100 million
130 million
Source In-Depth Study on All Forms of Violence against Women: Report of the Secretary-General, 2006.

8. Early marriage
What % of girls in Afghanistan are married before the age of 16
48%
57%
64%
Source Report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences. Addendum. Mission to Afghanistan (9 to 19 July 2005).

9. Political Representation
Match the following countries with the correct female representation in parliament
France %
Australia %
Rwanda %
Cambodia %
Ireland %

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