Infographic: Unite to End Violence against Women

From Nov. 25, the International Day for the Elimination of
Violence against Women, to Dec. 10, Human Rights Day, the
16 Days Campaign is a time to inspire action to end violence
against women and girls around the world.

83% of spousal violence victims are women
Forms of violence:
- emotional abuse
- financial abuse
- psychological abuse
- sexual abuse
- physical abuse
Intimate partner abuse can include:
- Hitting
- Pushing
- Insults
- Slapping
- Put-downs
- Repeated phone calls
- Threats to harm you
- Unwanted visits to your home
At the point of separation or impending separation from her partner, a woman is most at risk of harm, violence or death
35% of women and girls globally
experience some form of
physical and/or sexual
violence in their lifetime
25% of violent crime victims in Canada were victimized by a family member
Costs and consequences of violence against women last for generations
3 times more likely for women to report being beaten, choked, sexually assaulted or threatened with a gun or knife by their partner or ex-partner
2 times more likely for women to say they did not want anyone to find out
6 times more likely for women to say the incident was not reported out of fear of their spouse

Need a lawyer? Call Legal Aid Ontario

9,289 Family legal aid certificates issued to domestic violence clients in 2014/15

Legal Aid Ontario offers a variety of legal services and is committed to helping people who are experiencing domestic violence. Call us toll-free at 1-800-668-8258 to find out how we can help.