International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – and start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. It is used as an organizing strategy by individuals and organizations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

For more information about the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, please visit https://www.un.org/en/events/endviolenceday/.