HashtagsCompiled on | #Violenceagainstwomen |
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Related Hashtags | #OrangeTheWorld, #IDEVAW, #Women, #Vaw |
2023 Date | November 25, 2023 |
2024 Date | November 25, 2024 |
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is a global observance aiming to raise awareness and promote action towards ending violence faced by women and girls. It focuses on the various forms of violence, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as harmful cultural practices, such as female genital mutilation and forced marriage. The observance also encourages the implementation of policies and programs to prevent and address this violence, and underscores the need for greater international collaboration and support for affected women and girls. The United Nations General Assembly designated this day in December 1999 in response to the brutal murder of three sisters, Patria, Minerva, and Maria Teresa Mirabal, in the Dominican Republic in 1960. In America, this day holds special significance as studies show that one in four women experience severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime, and nearly half of all women and men in the United States have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner. To address this pressing issue, numerous organizations and individuals in America actively work together to raise awareness, implement policies, and provide support to victims. In America, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed through various events, campaigns, and educational activities aimed at promoting awareness and encouraging action from individuals, communities, and institutions. These efforts involve the participation of government agencies, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and other stakeholders that implement diverse strategies, such as engaging communities, empowering survivors, and challenging harmful attitudes and behaviors. Although the specific activities and events may vary across the country, this observance takes place annually on November 25th, serving as a critical reminder of the ongoing work that needs to be done to end violence against women and girls. Facts about violence against women
Top things to do in the US for this observance
References and related siteswww.unwomen.org: Physical Violence statistics www.un.org: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women |
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