International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2022 – Theme, History and Significance!

Last updated on February 16th, 2023 at 01:01 am

On November 25th, we observe International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2022 to bring attention to this crucial global health issue. It is alarmingly frequent for men to hurt women physically, sexually, or mentally. One in three women globally have experienced violence at some point in their life, and most violent acts take place within the context of an intimate relationship, according to the WHO.The focus of the International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women is on safeguarding women from abuse and making sure that women of all backgrounds live free from violence and intimidation. The goal of the day is to shield women from all forms of physical and psychological violence while focusing on gender equality. Stopping violence against women is a major concern for practically every country in the world. The yearly commemoration of Women Against Violence Day calls for the same thing. You can learn more about this day here:

Event	International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Celebrated	25th November
Observed	Worldwide
Objective	To demand an end to domestic and social violence against women and to increase awareness of it.

About International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2022

• The primary goals of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women are to prevent and address violence against women, as well as to educate people about gender equality and the fundamental human rights of women.
• The UNiTE to End Violence Against Women campaign officially began that day. It is a 16-day activism campaign that ended on International Human Rights Day (10 December).
• Every year, a different topic is used to observe the day. This year 2022 theme is UNITE! Activism to End Violence against Women & Girls.
• “Orange the World: End Violence Against Women Now!” served as the theme of the 2021 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The colour orange represents a more positive future for a world without violence against women and girls.

History of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Henchmen of dictator Rafael Trujillo massacred the Dominican Republic’s Mirabal sisters on November 25, 1960. The sisters, who were involved in anti-Trujillo movements, were battered and strangled before being put in a Jeep that was driven off a mountain road to make their deaths seem unintentional. The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1999. On this day, 16 days of activism and memory begin, leading up to International Human Rights Day. According to a United Nations research, 19% of women between the ages of 15 and 49 had been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence “by an intimate partner.” The victims of this violence sometimes pass away.

The United Nations General Assembly established the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in 1999. To honour the lives of the Dominican Republic’s Mirabal sisters, who were brutally murdered in 1960, the date of November 25 was chosen. The day honours them and calls for increased awareness of gender-based violence worldwide.

Significance of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2022

The day is observed with the intention of ending and preventing violence against women and girls. The day also calls for action on a global scale to bridge financial gaps and guarantee the provision of crucial assistance for those who have experienced violence during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The day also emphasises data collection and prevention that might enhance life-saving interventions for women and girls.

Among women who encounter violence, less than 40% ask for assistance. Because of the stigma and humiliation, many cases of abuse and violence against women go unreported. One of the most pervasive and harmful abuses of human rights occurring today is the ongoing abuse of women and girls. In its efforts to raise awareness and put an end to violence against women and girls, it is imperative that the International Day of Violence Against Women be observed actively.

Eliminating violence against women is essential because:

• Girls’ and women’s psychological, sexual, and reproductive health are negatively impacted.
• Their ability to pursue higher education and find employment is constrained.
• It lessens a nation’s chances of achieving progress, equality, peace, and the realisation of the human rights of women and girls.

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Theme of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2022

The key to reducing violence against women and girls is supporting and funding strong, independent feminist groups. And for the same reason, this year 2022’s theme is UNITE! Activism to End Violence against Women & Girls.

Orange the World: End Violence Against Women was the focus of the 2021 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. A brighter future without violence against women and girls is symbolised by the colour orange.

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