10 Terms on Elimination of Violence Against Women
A Brief Glossary for a Great Commemoration
Every year, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women mark the launch of the UNiTE campaign and activism from Nov 25 to Dec 10, the day that commemorates the International Human Rights Day.
This 2023 campaign Invest to Prevent Violence against Women & Girls will call on citizens to show how much they care about ending violence against women and girls and call on governments worldwide to share how they are investing in gender-based violence prevention.
The issue of violence against women remains a pervasive and distressing global concern, transcending borders, cultures, languages, and socio-economic boundaries.
As a translation agency, we know language plays a crucial role in understanding, addressing, and eradicating this multifaceted problem globally.
For Transvertion, it’s essential to grasp the terms and concepts that define and describe various forms of violence against women in different languages to effectively convey the message to the target cultures and thus combat these human rights violations in those societies.
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Below you will find 10 terms on violence against women and their equivalents in French and Spanish that may be useful for academics, linguists, translators, language providers and language geeks in general.
If you want to know how to translate UN terms on elimination of violence against women, continue reading this article and enjoy it!
1. Feminism:
It is an interdisciplinary approach to issues of equality and equity based on gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, and sexuality as understood through social theories and political activism. Historically, feminism has evolved from the critical examination of inequality between the sexes to a more nuanced focus on the social and performative constructions of gender and sexuality.
Feminist theory now aims to interrogate inequalities and inequities along the intersectional lines of ability, class, gender, race, sex, and sexuality, and feminists seek to effect change in areas where these intersectionalities create power inequity and put an end to sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression.
ES: Feminismo
FR: Féminisme
2. Gender:
It refers to the roles, behaviours, activities, and attributes that a given society at a given time considers appropriate for men and women. In addition to the social attributes associated with being male and female and the relationships between women and men and girls and boys, gender also refers to the relations between women and those between men. These attributes, opportunities and relationships are socially constructed and are learned through socialisation processes.
ES: Género
FR: Genre
3. Gender-based violence (GBV):
It is a phenomenon deeply rooted in gender inequality, and is considered one of the most notable human rights violations within all societies. Both women and men experience gender-based violence but the majority of victims are women and girls. It includes but is not limited to physical, sexual, psychological, or economic harm inflicted due to societal norms and unequal power dynamics.
ES: Violencia por razón del género
FR: Violence fondée sur le genre
4. Gender budgeting:
It is a strategy to achieve equality between women and men by focusing on how public resources are collected and spent with fiscal policies and administrative procedures structured. The purpose of Gender Budgeting is threefold, to promote accountability and transparency in fiscal planning; to increase gender responsive participation in the budget process; to advance gender equality and women’s rights.
ES: Presupuesto sensible al género
FR: Budgétisation sensible au genre
5. Gender equality:
It refers to the equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities of women and men and girls and boys. It implies that the interests, needs and priorities of both women and men are taken into consideration, recognising the diversity of different groups of women and men.
ES: Igualdad de género
FR: L’égalité des sexes
6. Gender mainstreaming:
It involves the integration of a gender perspective into the preparation, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, regulatory measures, with a view to promoting equality between women and men, and combating discrimination.
ES: Transversalización de la perspectiva de género
FR: Intégration d’une perspective sexospécifique
7. Gender-sensitive training:
It is used to educate people (particularly employees) to be more gender aware and sensitive in their lives and workplaces. In the United States, it is gaining popularity, especially in areas of the service industry such as healthcare and education.
ES: Capacitación en materia de género
FR: Formation sexospécifique
8. Intersectionality:
It is a theoretical framework that suggests that social identifiers (such as race, ethnicity, faith, socioeconomic status, class, caste, geographic location, age, ability, sexual orientation, religion, migration status and gender) come together, or intersect, at a micro level to result in an individual’s lived experience. Such a framework allows for a greater understanding of how this information can be utilized to benefit those who are experiencing disproportionate levels of marginalization, discrimination, or barriers.
ES: Interseccionalidad
FR: Intersectionnalité
9. Survivor-centered approach:
It is an approach that describes a set of principles, beliefs, and actions where the rights, needs and wishes of a survivor of violence are prioritised when designing and implementing programmes and policies, collecting data, and more. This approach necessitates safety, confidentiality, respect and non-discrimination.
ES: Enfoque centrado en el/la sobreviviente
FR: L’approche centrée sur la victime
10. The empowerment of women and girls:
It involves awareness-raising, building self-confidence, expansion of choices, increased access to and control over resources and actions to transform the structures and institutions, which reinforce and perpetuate gender discrimination and inequality.
ES: Empoderamiento de las niñas y las mujeres
FR: L’autonomisation des filles et des femmes
Understanding these terms is critical in both acknowledging the prevalence of violence against women and fostering a comprehensive response. It’s imperative to amplify awareness, promote education, and develop robust policies and support systems to prevent and address these violations effectively.
Combating violence against women demands a collective effort—governmental action, community support, legal reforms, and cultural shifts are crucial. By empowering individuals with knowledge about these terms and their implications, we take a step forward in creating a safer and more equitable world for all. Let’s stand together to dismantle the structures that perpetuate violence against women and foster a society built on respect, equality, and dignity for everyone.
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