Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Be a voice for survivors and for associations and movements that fight for women's rights. We can all do something to empower survivors and prevent and reduce gender-based violence.
Italy—A National Reckoning with the latest killing
Today thousands of people from all walks of life gathered across Italy from Naples to Milan, and marching past the Collesium in Rome. The occassion? International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The BBC reported, “Data from the Italian interior ministry shows that 106 women have so far been killed in the country this year, 55 of them allegedly by a partner or ex-partner. The protests take place amid a backdrop of public anger and soul-searching over the murder of Ms Cecchettin, a 22-year-old biomedical engineering student who had been due to graduate from the University of Padua last week.”
Italy soccer players put red marks on faces in campaign to end violence against women
“Players and coaches across the top men's soccer league in Italy have had red marks painted on their faces to promote a campaign for the elimination of violence against women.” - AP News https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/male-soccer-players-italy-put-red-marks-faces-105155342
In his message on X (formerly twitter ) to mark the battle against gender violence, Pope Francis wrote “Violence against women is a poisonous weed that plagues our society and must be pulled up from its roots…These roots grow in the soil of prejudice and of injustice; they must be countered with educational action that places the person, with his or her dignity, at the center.”
From EuroNews: Marches across the world mark eliminate violence against women day
“The Council of Europe estimates 12% to 15% of women in Europe face violence in the home every day. In France tens of thousands took to the streets of Paris and other big cities.Spain has strengthened its laws to tackle the problem. But campaigners say new kinds of violence are emerging through new technologies, including artificial intelligence”
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed worldwide on November 25 each year, as designated by the United Nations General Assembly. The day aims to create awareness that women are victims of various forms of violence, including domestic violence and rape.
From UN Women:
“Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world. Globally, an estimated 736 million women — almost one in three — have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both, at least once in their life.
This scourge has intensified in different settings, including the workplace and online spaces, and has been exacerbated by post-pandemic effects, conflicts, and climate change.
The solution lies in robust responses, including investment in prevention. However, alarmingly, data on how much nations are committing to counteract violence against women and girls remains glaringly sparse.
For instance, just 5% of government aid is focused on tackling violence against women and girls, and less than 0.2% is directed to its prevention.
We need more investment in women’s organizations, better legislation, prosecution of perpetrators, more services for survivors, and training for law enforcement officials.
Join our 16 days of activism
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women will mark the launch of the UNiTE campaign (Nov 25- Dec 10) — an initiative of 16 days of activism concluding on the day that commemorates the International Human Rights Day (10 December).”
If you or someone you know are in danger call 911 or
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
TYY: 1-800-787-3224
Text “START” to 88788
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474
1-866-331-8453 (TTY)
National Human Trafficking Hotline
1-888-373-7888
711 (TTY)
Text: 233733
Read more at:
BBC UK
Giulia Cecchettin's killing sparks Italian reckoning over femicide
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67514334
EU calls for end of violence against women https://commission.europa.eu/news/eu-calls-end-violence-against-women-2023-11-24_en
EL PAÍS -MEXICO
More than 3,000 women are murdered in Mexico each year: How violence affects the youngest victims. In recent years, instead of decreasing, sexual crimes against girls have increased. Impunity rates continue to hover around 95%
“March 2022 finally saw the most recent Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) reauthorization signed into law by President Joe Biden, the author of the original VAWA. When the U.S. Senate failed to reauthorize VAWA in 2019, NOW members began a pressure campaign that could not be, and we won.” —National Organization for Women
U.S. Dept. of Justice, The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
OVW provides federal leadership in developing the national capacity to reduce violence against women and administer justice for and strengthen services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Congress passed VAWA in 1994 in recognition of the severity of crimes associated with domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Created in 1995, OVW administers financial and technical assistance to communities across the country that are developing programs, policies, and practices aimed at ending domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Congress reauthorized VAWA in 2005, 2013, and 2022. -https://www.justice.gov/ovw/history
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
For more than 25 years, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) has been a comprehensive source of information for those wanting to educate themselves and help others on the many issues related to domestic violence.