UN observes International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November. - The Issue To raise awareness and trigger action to end the global scourge of violence against women and girls, the UN observes International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November. The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence which follow (ending on 10 December, Human Rights Day) are a chance to mobilize and raise awareness. This year, the UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign invites you to “Orange YOUR Neighbourhood,” with the colour designated by the UNiTE campaign to symbolize a brighter future without violence. Organize events to orange your local streets, shops and schools! - See more at: unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/end-violence-against-women#sthash.Z59SAqYV.dpuf
Posted on: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 12:19:16 +0000
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