International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2023: Henchmen of dictator Rafael Trujillo murdered the Mirabal sisters of the Dominican Republic on November 25, 1960. The sisters, who had been active in movements against the Trujillo regime, were beaten and strangled to death, then placed in a Jeep that was driven off a mountainous road in order to make their deaths appear accidental. In December 1999, the United Nations General Assembly designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The date marks the beginning of 16 days of remembrance and activism, culminating in International Human Rights Day.
According to a report by the United Nations, 19 percent of women between the ages of 15 and 49 years of age have experienced physical and/or sexual violence “by an intimate partner.” In some cases, this violence ends in the women’s death.
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2023 Activities
Join the movement
There are a lot of things you can do to keep the momentum going — from learning the facts about violence against women to organizing meetings, teach-ins and marches to express your support and solidarity.
#OrangeTheWorld
Share photos, messages and videos showing how you “orange the world” alongside other women worldwide. It’s all part of a campaign organized by UN Women, the United Nations organization that dedicates itself to gender equality and the continuing empowerment of women.
Write an op-ed
Most local newspapers are happy to accept opinion pieces from readers. Write an op-ed alerting others to the existence of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
5 Facts About Violence Against Women
It’s an epidemic
An estimated 35 percent of women worldwide have been physically and/or sexually assaulted by a nonpartner.
It’s up close and personal
Some studies show that up to 70 percent of women have experienced violence from an intimate partner.
It’s spreading
Women and girls account for 71 percent of all human trafficking victims.
The numbers are staggering
More than 1 in 10 females have experienced forced sexual acts in their lives.
The times are changing
At least 140 countries have laws against domestic violence and sexual harassment.
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | November 25 | Saturday |
| 2024 | November 25 | Monday |
| 2025 | November 25 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | November 25 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | November 25 | Thursday |
