International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Miscellaneous


 25-Nov-2024
  • It is observed annually on 25th November,  
  • It is a global effort to raise awareness about the pervasive issue of violence against women and girls. 
  • This day powerfully reminds us of the work still needed to achieve gender equality and create a safer world for all. 
  • In 1979, the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), yet violence against women and girls continues to be a widespread issue. 
  • Aim: This initiative aims to raise public awareness, drive policymaking, and allocate resources toward eradicating violence against women and girls worldwide. 

2024 Campaign:   Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed. #NoExcuse 
UNiTE to End Violence against Women 

Note:

UN General Assembly in 1993, defines violence against women as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.” 

Related News:  

  • Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi launched the national campaign "#AbKoiBahanaNahi" at Rang Bhawan, All India Radio, New Delhi on 25th November 2024.  
  • The campaign, calls on the public, government, and key stakeholders to take actionable steps to eliminate gender-based violence