International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: History, significance and all you need to know
2 years ago

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: History, significance and all you need to know

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UNGA officially declared 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 7 February 2000 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed on 25 November every year to highlight the issue of violence against women. History The date of 25 November has been observed as a day against gender-based violence by women’s rights activists since 1981. On 7 February 2000, the UN General Assembly officially declared 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The UN General Assembly’s Sustainable Development Goals strive to leave no one behind, and as per the global body, SDGs cannot be fulfilled without ending violence against women and girls.

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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 …

An average of 140 women and girls were killed by a partner or relative per day in 2023, the UN says
4 weeks, 1 day ago

An average of 140 women and girls were killed by a partner or relative per day in 2023, the UN says

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The deadliest place for women is at home and 140 women and girls on average were killed by an intimate partner or family member per day last year, two U.N. agencies reported Monday. But the two agencies stressed that “Women and girls everywhere continue to be affected by this extreme form of gender-based violence and no region …

International Day of Action for Women's Health 2024: Date, history, significance, celebrations
6 months, 3 weeks ago

International Day of Action for Women's Health 2024: Date, history, significance, celebrations

Hindustan Times  

International Day of Action for Women's Health 2024: Women have the right to live a healthy and happy life – however, they are often subjected to abuse and discrimination and robbed off their rights. Hence, every year, International Day of Action for Women's Health is observed to urge people to raise their voices and stand up for themselves and claim …

International Women's Day 2024: Breaking barriers and making world more inclusive
9 months, 2 weeks ago

International Women's Day 2024: Breaking barriers and making world more inclusive

Hindustan Times  

United Nations has chosen the theme of ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’ for International Women's Day which is celebrated annually on March 8th. According to the UN, five key areas needs to be focussed on and calls for joint action: Investing in women, a human rights issue Ending poverty Implementing gender-responsive financing Shifting to a green economy and care society …

When is International Women's Day 2024? IWD Theme, History, Key Facts, & More
9 months, 3 weeks ago

When is International Women's Day 2024? IWD Theme, History, Key Facts, & More

News 18  

The world celebrates International Women’s Day annually on March 8. Read on to learn about the history and significance of International Women’s Day, key facts, theme for this year and how to celebrate this day. In 1975, the United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day, and then the UN General Assembly declared March 8 as International Women’s Day in 1977 …

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation: All you want to know
10 months, 2 weeks ago

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation: All you want to know

Hindustan Times  

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation: Female genital mulitation is a brutal procedure carried out on women, especially when they are young. International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation: All you want to know As we gear up to observe International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation for this year, here are a …

International Women's Day 2023: Date, history, theme, and significance
1 year, 9 months ago

International Women's Day 2023: Date, history, theme, and significance

India Today  

March is regarded as a historical month for commemorating International Women's Day. As a result, every year on March 8, International Women's Day is commemorated to celebrate femininity culturally, politically, and via societal achievements. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2023: HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE As per the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, International Women's Day originated with the actions of labour …

Ahead of Women’s Day, Afghan and Iranian women fight for basic human rights
1 year, 9 months ago

Ahead of Women’s Day, Afghan and Iranian women fight for basic human rights

Live Mint  

International Women' Day was first observed in 1975. On the eve of International Women's Day here's taking a look at the deplorable situation wherein women are being deprived of what is considered basic human rights. ‘Hijab’ rules, strict Sharia law, moral police custody death, rampant rape, women murdered chopped up and stored in fridge- this has plagued the plight of …

International Women's Day 2023: Important rights every Indian woman should know
1 year, 9 months ago

International Women's Day 2023: Important rights every Indian woman should know

India TV News  

Women's Day 2023: International Women's Day is observed annually on March 8 to recognise the accomplishments and roles of women in the political, economic, social, and cultural spheres of society. Here are some significant women's rights that everyone should know on the occasion of International Women's Day: Benefits of maternal rights Women are allowed to take a full 6-month leave …

International Women's Day 2023: History, significance, theme
1 year, 9 months ago

International Women's Day 2023: History, significance, theme

Hindustan Times  

Every year on March 8, International Women's Day is observed to spread the message of gender equality to create a better society free of gender bias. International Women's Day honours all types of women by focusing on important issues such as women's equal rights, violence and abuse against women, and reproductive rights. History According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, …

International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women 2022: Theme, History and Significance
2 years ago

International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women 2022: Theme, History and Significance

News 18  

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed on November 25, every year. This year’s campaign is a 16-day initiative starting on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women and concluding on International Human Rights Day on December 10. The campaign “will aim to mobilize all society to become activists for the prevention of …

Every 11 minutes, a woman killed by an intimate partner or family member: UN chief
2 years, 1 month ago

Every 11 minutes, a woman killed by an intimate partner or family member: UN chief

Deccan Chronicle  

United Nations: Asserting that a woman or a girl is killed every 11 minutes by an intimate partner or a family member, UN chief Antonio Guterres has said that violence against them is the most pervasive "human rights violation" in the world and called on governments to implement national action plans that tackle this scourge. Every 11 minutes, a woman …

When is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2022? Theme, History and Significance
2 years, 2 months ago

When is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2022? Theme, History and Significance

News 18  

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is marked every year on October 17. Yet, the current reality shows that 1.3 billion people still live in multidimensional poverty with almost half of them children and youth.” On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the World Day to Overcome Extreme Poverty and the 30th anniversary of the International Day for …

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: History and significance
2 years, 6 months ago

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: History and significance

Firstpost  

According to the UN, women peacebuilders and human rights defenders are often specifically targeted, including through harassment and sexual violence, to prevent them from raising their voice against atrocities. To raise awareness about the need to end conflict-related sexual violence, the world observes the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict annually on 19 June. Conflict-related sexual …

International Women's Day 2022 Today: Theme, History and Significance
2 years, 9 months ago

International Women's Day 2022 Today: Theme, History and Significance

News 18  

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2022: International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8, all over the world. International Women’s Day is observed as a public holiday across the world and it holds more significance than just being a day to unveil women’s day offers in parlours and shopping centres. Read ahead to know the history of International Women’s Day and how …

White Ribbon Day 2021: What is the history of the day to end male violence against women and girls?
3 years ago

White Ribbon Day 2021: What is the history of the day to end male violence against women and girls?

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy On 25 November, people around the world commemorate White Ribbon Day and …

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2021: Theme, History and Significance
3 years, 2 months ago

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2021: Theme, History and Significance

News 18  

Every year, October 17 is observed as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY 2021: THEME A World Bank report published by the United Nations states that around 88 to 115 million people have been pushed towards poverty with the majority being from South Asian and Sub-Saharan regions during the Covid-19 pandemic. …

International Day of Non-Violence 2021: Here's why UN observes this day on Gandhi Jayanti; everything you need to know
3 years, 3 months ago

International Day of Non-Violence 2021: Here's why UN observes this day on Gandhi Jayanti; everything you need to know

India Today  

Every year, on October 2, on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the United Nations observes the International Day of Non-Violence. International Day of Non-Violence: History International Day of Non-Violence was first observed in 2007 when the UN General Assembly passed a resolution and stated that this day is an occasion to 'disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education …

International Day for elimination of sexual violence in conflict zones: Theme, history and significance
3 years, 6 months ago

International Day for elimination of sexual violence in conflict zones: Theme, history and significance

Firstpost  

In 2015, the UN conceived of this initiative in a bid to condemn the gender-based violent acts and strengthen its commitment to end all forms of violence against women Observed on 19 June, the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is a crucial event that is meant to raise awareness on the urgent need to prevent …

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 2021: History and Significance
3 years, 6 months ago

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 2021: History and Significance

News 18  

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is marked on Saturday, June 19. The day as the name suggests is to create and raise awareness around sexual violence in conflict and also to come up with ways and strategies through which this can be ended throughout the world. United Nations General Assembly on June 19, 2015 officially …

International Women’s Day isn’t a day for sales or roses
3 years, 9 months ago

International Women’s Day isn’t a day for sales or roses

Live Mint  

Let me start by repeating the reminder that International Women’s Day, on 8 March, was founded as a day of advocacy for women’s rights. Typical observances of International Women’s Day either mistakenly romanticize women’s roles in the family and their unpaid labour in the household or focus on their safety, that is gender-based violence. Early in the pandemic, when lockdowns …

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2020: Theme, significance
4 years ago

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2020: Theme, significance

India Today  

The United Nations General Assembly designated November 25th as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. As per a 2013 WHO global study, 35 percent of women globally have faced violence either in physical and/or sexual form. However, according to some national studies, 70 percent of women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime from …

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

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

News 18  

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is a global advocacy effort aimed at preventing and eliminating the instances of violence in all forms that women are subjected to around the world. Significance of the Event According to the UN, violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations …

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