The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

In a just world gender equality would no longer be a demand but a reality. People will point towards progress being made yet misogyny and violent abuse against women continues. How can we in good conscience claim to live in a democracy when half of the population has a genuine reason to be fearful of so many potential male abusers, aggressors, rapists or murderers?If our politicians wanted to change things they would have done. If our politicians had wanted to wipe out violence against women, it would no longer exist. If our politicians wanted to create an equal world, we would be living in one. If our politicians believed that women had equal rights, they would not be trying to remove legal protections for women’s rights to choose what happens with their bodies.Women are not fighting for women’s rights and equalities alone. Society has that responsibility collectively. It is time we stepped up the pressure.I welcome opinions of every kind so please come and find me on social media at:Instagram: TwoandaMicTwitter: TwoandaMic1TikTok: Twoandamic2Should I really have to ask? 😉 If you like the developing story of this social journey unfurling in my series of podcasts, feel more than free, feel partially responsible for spreading the word by subscribing and sharing and where possible, liking. It is greatly appreciated! Thank you!Oh, and if there is a possibility to do some rating, that would be nice as well. Thank you.PS. The transcript has been generated automatically and does not always reflect what has been said with 100% accuracy. I hope however that it will still provide some clarity on the content...!#RiseUp #BeCuriousCover art taken from the following website: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2025