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Monday, November 25, 2013

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - 25 November


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The 25th of November is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Monday marks the International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women, the United Nations’ annual effort to raise awareness about the women around the world who fall victim to gender-based violence. It’s the beginning of a 16-day period of activism, culminating with Human Rights Day on December 10th — an attempt to make the point that addressing violence against women is an inextricable part of ensuring basic human rights for everyone around the world.

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