Tag: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Call to Action — “UNiTE! Activism to End Violence against Women and Girls!”

Stuart Mitchell

Joint statement by United Nations entities for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 25 November 2022. Gender-based violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the worst manifestations of discrimination against women and remains the most widespread and pervasive human rights violation worldwide affecting more than an estimated 1 in 3 women, a figure that has remained largely unchanged over the last decade. According to the latest estimates, more than 5 women or girls are killed every hour by someone in their own family [1].…

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UN Women rallies partners to take a stand against sexual violence on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Stuart Mitchell

From 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, multiple events worldwide, such as marches, art competitions, cycling rallies and marathons will be organized as part of the UN System-wide activities for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, to urge actions to end this scourge that impacts one in three women worldwide. At the UN, the annual 16 Days campaign, which mobilizes governments and public alike, is commemorated under the umbrella of the Secretary-General’s campaign UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women. The…

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Stuart Mitchell

Every year on 25 November, UNESCO marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This day was first commemorated in 1999 following a proclamation from the UN General Assembly. As 25 November fell on a Sunday this year, a series of activities were organized at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris starting on Friday 23 November. The first of these activities was a Facebook Live interview with the Director for Gender Equality, Ms Saniye Gülser Corat. During this interview, Ms Corat spoke of the history of this day, its importance to…

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UN Women urges robust action to ensure lives free from violence for women and girls

Stuart Mitchell

Starting on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25 November), hundreds of events worldwide, led by UN Women and partners, will bolster efforts to end a pandemic that impacts one in three women globally. From marches, flashmobs and concerts, to football and rugby games events will be organized, and iconic buildings lit up in orange to galvanize attention during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (25 November – 10 December). This year’s commemoration comes at a unique moment, coinciding with the unprecedented mobilization of…

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Fundraising gala showcases solutions in preventing and ending violence against women and girls worldwide

Stuart Mitchell

At a powerful event bringing forth the voices of survivors and focused on innovative solutions, the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women held a fundraising gala in London, United Kingdom, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November). Hosted by UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the event celebrated the life-changing achievements of UN Trust Fund-supported interventions. Notable speakers included HRH Princess Eugenie of York; Lord Bates, Minister of State at the Department for International Development; Frances Corner, Head of London College of Fashion…

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