International Day for the Elimination Of Violence Against Women November 25

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

Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world. Globally, almost one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both, at least once in their life.

For at least 51,100 women in 2023, the cycle of gender-based violence ended with one final and brutal act—their murder by partners and family members. That means a woman was killed every 10 minutes.

This scourge has intensified in different settings, including the workplace and online spaces, and has been exacerbated by conflicts, and climate change.

The solution lies in robust responses, holding perpetrators accountable, and accelerating action through well-resourced national strategies and increased funding to women’s rights movements.

Join the UNs 16 days of activism

Online and digital spaces should empower women and girls. Yet every day, for millions of women and girls, the digital world has become a minefield of harassment, abuse, and control. 

What can start small, on screens – a message, a comment, or a post – can quickly spiral into a torrent of threats and violence in real life. Private photos are stolen without consent. Lies spread in a matter of seconds. Locations are tracked. AI is weaponized to create deepfakes designed to shame and silence women. 

This 16 Days of Activism (25 November – 10 December) join us as we rally for a world where technology is a force for equality – not harm.

Click here to get involved.