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  1. The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women will mark the launch of the UNiTE campaign (Nov 25- Dec 10) — an initiative of 16 days of activism concluding on the day...

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      A Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Women's...

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      An unforgettable day. Stories of how couples meet and the...

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      Violence against women is a horrific violation of human...

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      Globally, one in every five girls is married, or in union,...

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      The COVID-19 travel restrictions have forced new dangers...

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      The United Nations observes designated days, weeks, years,...

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      Promoting respect for human rights is a core purpose of the...

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      The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2...

  2. Oct 2, 2010 · Learn about the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of non-violence. Find out how non-violence is a technique of social change and a weapon of the strong, and how it is relevant in the contemporary world.

  3. The premise of the day is to raise awareness around the world that women are subjected to rape, domestic violence and other forms of violence; furthermore, one of the aims of the day is to highlight that the scale and true nature of the issue is often hidden.

  4. Nov 25, 2021 · International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Preventing and responding to violence against women is a human rights, gender equality and public health priority. In every country and culture, more action is needed to ensure women in all their diversity live a life free of violence and coercion.

  5. Nov 25, 2022 · The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November, followed by the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, is a moment to reflect on, renew, amplify, and strategize to achieve commitments to eliminate violence against women by 2030.

  6. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. 25 November. On 25 November 1960, the Mirabal sisters were brutally assassinated because of their identity as women and activists. Their only crime was having fought for their rights against the Dominican dictator, Rafael Trujillo (1930-1961).

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  8. A global campaign to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls, running from 25 November to 10 December every year. Learn about the theme, actions, commitments, and resources of the 2022 edition, focusing on trafficking as a form of violence.