I Believe You

What role does a health system play in protecting women and girls from violence? I Believe You is a new podcast mini-series from WHO's Health In Europe, under the Special Initiative on Violence Against Women and Girls. Throughout the series, we talk with leaders from WHO, UNFPA and UN Women to explore what role health systems play in protecting women and girls from violence and what more can be done to make societies safer. In this first episode, we sit down with Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, to introduce the Special Initiative and discuss the complex challenges facing healthcare professionals on the front line of this issue. Show notes/links WHO/Europe Special Initiative on Violence Against Women and Girls https://www.who.int/europe/initiatives/special-initiative-on-violence-against-women-and-girls-sivawg Care, courage, change: health-sector leadership in tackling violence against women and girls: https://www.who.int/europe/publications/i/item/WHO-EURO-2025-12846-52620-81536 Second European Programme of Work (EPW2): https://www.who.int/europe/about-us/our-work/second-european-programme-of-work-2026-2030 To find out further about any of the subjects covered in the Health In Europe podcast, visit our website: https://www.who.int/europe/