Georgian rugby Unites to end violence against women and girls

In 2010, unusual billboards appeared in the streets of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. From the billboards, stars of the most popular sport in the country—rugby—called on society to engage in efforts to end violence against women and girls. Since the issues of domestic violence and violence against...

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Published in:UN Chronicle 2016-09, Vol.53 (9), p.33-35
Main Author: Japharidze, Irina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abused women
Advertising campaigns
Billboards
Children & youth
Crimes against
Domestic violence
Equality
Gays & lesbians
Gender equity
Meetings
Rugby
Rugby football
Soccer
Social networks
Society
Tournaments & championships
Traditions
United Nations
Values
Violence against women
Young adults
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Summary:In 2010, unusual billboards appeared in the streets of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. From the billboards, stars of the most popular sport in the country—rugby—called on society to engage in efforts to end violence against women and girls. Since the issues of domestic violence and violence against women and girls were taboo in Georgia and not openly discussed, the message was unexpected and even shocking. It was especially surprising to see rugby players, usually perceived as representatives of one of the most violent and masculine of sports, speaking out about it.
ISSN:1564-3913
0251-7329
1564-3913
DOI:10.18356/bd8b2a9a-en