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This chapter investigates the United Nations’ (UN) linguistic strategies in combating D.A.R.V.O. (Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender) regarding Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG). It analyses a corpus of speeches (SGcor) delivered by Secretary-General António Guterres’ from 2017 to 2023 on the International Day for the Elimination of VAWG (November 25). Drawing on Halliday’s (1973) Transitivity Theory, the study examines how language shapes meaning through processes and participants. Six main types of processes—Material, Mental, Relational, Behavioural, Verbal, and Existential—are identified in Secretary-General Guterres’ speeches, highlighting the UN’s approach to eradicating gender-based violence and countering D.A.R.V.O. (Freyd 1997). The analysis reveals a prevalence of Material and Behavioural verbs, suggesting a focus on action-oriented language to address VAWG. Behavioural, Verbal, and Mental verbs are used to promote empathy, support, and validation for survivors, countering D.A.R.V.O.’s attack phase, while Relational and Existential verbs assert the pervasive nature of VAWG, effectively challenging denial. The results reflect a commitment to tangible initiatives, survivor support, and systemic change, highlighting the UN’s proactive stance in combating D.A.R.V.O. and Institutional Betrayal, while fostering a future free from VAWG through linguistic empowerment, survivor support, and societal transformation.

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The UN and the Battle Against D.A.R.V.O.: Secretary-General Guterres’ Speeches on the International Day for the Elimination of VAWG

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    2025年

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  • Giuseppina Scotto di Carlo

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This chapter investigates the United Nations’ (UN) linguistic strategies in combating D.A.R.V.O. (Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender) regarding Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG). It analyses a corpus of speeches (SGcor) delivered by Secretary-General António Guterres’ from 2017 to 2023 on the International Day for the Elimination of VAWG (November 25). Drawing on Halliday’s (1973) Transitivity Theory, the study examines how language shapes meaning through processes and participants. Six main types of processes—Material, Mental, Relational, Behavioural, Verbal, and Existential—are identified in Secretary-General Guterres’ speeches, highlighting the UN’s approach to eradicating gender-based violence and countering D.A.R.V.O. (Freyd 1997). The analysis reveals a prevalence of Material and Behavioural verbs, suggesting a focus on action-oriented language to address VAWG. Behavioural, Verbal, and Mental verbs are used to promote empathy, support, and validation for survivors, countering D.A.R.V.O.’s attack phase, while Relational and Existential verbs assert the pervasive nature of VAWG, effectively challenging denial. The results reflect a commitment to tangible initiatives, survivor support, and systemic change, highlighting the UN’s proactive stance in combating D.A.R.V.O. and Institutional Betrayal, while fostering a future free from VAWG through linguistic empowerment, survivor support, and societal transformation.