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.1
November 25th marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of the UN’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
The United Nation’s Spotlight Initiative is the world’s largest targeted effort to end all forms of violence against women and girls. Learn more about this high-impact global initiative in this 2-minute video: Unprecedented: A Pathway for Ending Violence against Women and Girls .
And, during the upcoming 16 Days, consider how might do your part to make a difference: 10 Ways You Can Help End Violence Against Women.
