International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2024: Date, history, significance
4 weeks, 1 day ago

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2024: Date, history, significance

India Today  

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, observed annually on November 25, is a global effort to raise awareness about the pervasive issue of violence against women and girls. In 1979, the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, yet violence against women and girls continues to be a widespread issue. This initiative aims to raise public awareness, drive policymaking, and allocate resources toward eradicating violence against women and girls worldwide. SIGNIFICANCE Violence against women remains a widespread issue, with millions of women experiencing physical, emotional, or sexual violence every year.

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Associated Press  

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Daily Mail  

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ABC  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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Live Mint  

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Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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Al Jazeera  

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Huff Post  

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India Today  

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4 years ago

International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women: Date, Theme and Significance

News 18  

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News 18  

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