Le chiffre de la semaine : 32 % des femmes et des filles ayant déjà été en couple ont été victimes de violences physiques, sexuelles ou psychologiques de la part d'un partenaire intime actuel ou ancien au cours des 12 derniers mois, Samoa, 2019

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Stat of the Week – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 

In Samoa, 32% of women aged 15–49 who have ever been partnered reported experiencing physical, sexual, or psychological violence from an intimate partner in the past 12 months. 

This figure is a stark reminder that gender-based violence remains a major challenge across the Pacific, affecting the safety, dignity and wellbeing of women and girls. 

On 25 November, let’s stand together to end violence against women and promote respect, equality, and empowerment for all. 

Learn more about gender statistics on the Pacific Gender Dashboard.