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Breaking the silence
At Rajini School, it's believed that in order to end violence against women, children should be educated from an early age about the many forms that such abuse can take
- Published: 26/11/2011 at 03:10 AM
- Newspaper section: Muse
Twelve years ago, the UN General Assembly designated November 25 as International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. According to the WHO, violence against women, both old and young, is a problem of pandemic proportions. Statistically, at least a third of women around the world is beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused during her lifetime - with the abuser usually being an acquaintance.
Reongsiri Singhadej, Rajini’s principal, and student leader Pichamon Pongngern. PHOTO: YINGYONG UN-ANONGRAK
Although violence against women continues, there is greater public awareness of the scale of the problem and more action has been taken to ensure a fairer society. The public also tends to be much clearer about the true nature of violence, realising that the word covers not only physical assault but can also include verbal and psychological abuse.
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About the author
- Writer: Napamon Roongwitoo
- Position: Outlook Writer
