#International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

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by June Bates

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Ladies November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Be prepared for a lot of "What about male victims" or "What about trans women"

Me, years ago: idk it just seems like every time I’ve heard a man say he was being abused by a woman it turns out he was actually abusing her. Is it wrong to just assume that’s the case anytime I hear a man say that since I’ve literally never seen it be actually true?

Commenters: omg that’s so fucked up. Maybe educate yourself on domestic abuse from experts before you go saying things like this??

Experts on domestic abuse: When a man says he is being abused by a woman, you should assume he is abusing the woman in question and wants your help to keep her in line. Abusive men often use this technique in professional settings such as therapy, and it’s important not to buy into it for even a second.

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25 November reminder: Neil Gaiman has been accused of sexual assault by 5 different women

[sw1tchbackli]

Their Fight Is Our Fight….

Today on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we will continue to fight for a world where every woman is safe—including those who suffered on October 7th.

Reposted from IDF-Israel Defence Forces /Security Forces

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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Since October 7th, 310 Israeli civilian women, including 21 girls under the age of 18, were murdered.

55 female soldiers & police officers were killed.

10 living Israeli women are still held hostage in Gaza.

3 bodies of Israeli women are still held there.

We can’t stop telling their stories.

[soberscientistlife]

21h · Gisèle Pelicot graces the cover of Vogue Germany, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Pelicot, whose husband drugged her and allowed different men to rape her over the course of 10 years, is holding a public trial and allowing her name to be published, even though she didn't have to. Her husband wished for a private trial, which would have allowed their names to remain anonymous, but she wanted to shame the men who have raped her and hold them responsible publicly for what they've done. She told the court that she hopes her testimony might help spare other women from similar ordeals. She said she pushed for the trial in open court in solidarity with other women who go unrecognized as victims of sexual crimes. Her strength is so unbelievable.

[without-ado]

International Day for the Elimination of violence Against women

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November 25th is the international day for the elimination of violence against women. One of the cases where certain kinds of violence (sometimes very extreme, even having been considered torture by UN standards) against women and people perceived as women is normalized is obstetric violence, so I wanted to share this short clip about how healthcare professionals can begin to address it by incorporating respect.

Clip from the documentary “Dona, vostè no té res!” by TV3 about obstetric violence.

[kendrene]

There's (rightfully) a lot of noise about November 25th in my country (Italy) as it seems that no day goes by without a husband, boyfriend, father, ex, acquaintance killing a woman in their life. And yet I can't help but feel estranged when nobody talks of the violence women enact on other women (not only physical as it was my case) but often psychological. I can't help but feel that no progress will be made unless we acknowledge that women are able to be as violent as men, and that violence is to be contrasted and condemned regardless of the gender committing it.

Mind you, maybe my experience has me biased, but too often I've felt left behind by feminism as a movement, be it because I'm not feminine enough to fit standard or because my experience as an SA survivor is discounted since the perpetrator was another woman.

I just don't feel represented by what the feminist movement at large is trying to accomplish here and I fear that too many people are left in the dust as the movement isn't nearly intersectional enough.

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11/25/2024 is National Blood Donor Day 🩸🇧🇷, Blasé Day 🇺🇸, National Parfait Day 🇺🇸, Shopping Reminder Day 🇺🇸, National Family Week 🇺🇸, White Ribbon Day 🇬🇧, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 🇺🇳

[audaciousevolution]

💜 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 💜

Today, we stand together to demand a world where women and girls are safe from violence and abuse. This year's theme is "UNiTE! Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women & Girls". 💜

Did You Know?

-In Trinidad & Tobago, 1 in 3 women face violence from a partner in their lifetime.

-Reports of domestic violence skyrocketed during the pandemic, with 11,000+ cases in 2020.

-By 2023, women made up 75% of domestic violence reports, and abuse in all forms remains a pressing issue.

Across the Caribbean, women continue to experience some of the highest rates of intimate partner violence globally, jeopardising safety, dignity, and equality.

Let’s Take Action

💜 Speak out against violence.

💜 Support survivors.

💜 Advocate for stronger protections and awareness.

Together, we can help build a world where violence is no longer tolerated. 💜

[rabbitcruiser]

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 

On November 25, 1960, the Mirabal sisters of the Dominican Republic were assassinated by henchmen of dictator Rafael Trujillo. The sisters, who had been active in movements against the Trujillo regime, were beaten and strangled to death, then placed in a Jeep that was driven off a mountainous road in order to make their deaths appear accidental. In December 1999, the United Nations General Assembly designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The date marks the beginning of 16 days of remembrance and activism, culminating in International Human Rights Day.

According to a report by the United Nations, 19 percent of women between the ages of 15 and 49 years of age have experienced physical and/or sexual violence “by an intimate partner.” In some cases, this violence ends in the women’s death.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women timeline

November 25, 1960 Mirabal sisters Assassinated

The assassination of three female Dominican political activists triggered the idea for International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

1981 The Date is Saved

Women attending the Latin American and Caribbean Feminist Encuentros mark November 25 as a day to raise awareness of violence against women.

December 17, 1999 The Day Becomes Official

A United Nations resolution establishes November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

2018 Forward March!

Around 150,000 people in Rome participate in the third 'Non Una di Meno' march protests for women's rights and for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

How to Observe International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Join the movement

#OrangeTheWorld

Write an op-ed

There are a lot of things you can do to keep the momentum going — from learning the facts about violence against women to organizing meetings, teach-ins and marches to express your support and solidarity.

Share photos, messages and videos showing how you "orange the world" alongside other women worldwide. It's all part of a campaign organized by UN Women, the United Nations organization that dedicates itself to gender equality and the continuing empowerment of women.

Most local newspapers are happy to accept opinion pieces from readers. Write an op-ed alerting others to the existence of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

5 Facts About Violence Against Women

It's an epidemic

It's up close and personal

It's spreading

The numbers are staggering

Times are changing

An estimated 35 percent of women worldwide have been physically and/or sexually assaulted by a nonpartner.

Some studies show that up to 70 percent of women have experienced violence from an intimate partner.

Women and girls account for 71 percent of all human trafficking victims.

More than 1 in 10 females have experienced forced sexual acts in their lives.

At least 140 countries have laws against domestic violence and sexual harassment.

Why International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is Important

It raises awareness

It inspires action

It makes the future bright

Every second of every day, women around the world are subjected to violence. Observing this day provides us with the space to recognize the problem and to start taking steps to reduce and, hopefully, eliminate it.

This day is not only a chance to raise awareness but to create an atmosphere in which women and men can organize together and take direct action to combat the epidemic of violence against women.

Only when women are free from the fear of brutality can we start to create a future in which every person is treated with respect and dignity.

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[intheblackofmyroom]

today at school my teacher said that she won't talk about violence against women on the 25th because it doesn't exist and men are r*ped by women too and violence is general. and it's women's fault because they're too in love to react.

my dear old lady, sexual violence against men and against women is different. violence against women is sadly very common because of the patriarchal system we're in, that teaches to young boys they are the OWNERS of female individuals in their lives, whether they are girlfriends, wives or mothers and sisters. and those young boys of course become men, and in their minds being possessive with female individuals is right.

sadly in Italy women victims of domestic violence or any kind of violence are not listened to properly, many times they are not believed, I experienced this directly.

in these days, still in Italy, we have witnessed yet another feminicide, against a young woman who had left her toxic boyfriend because of how possessive and jealous he was of her. I won't share anymore details because it would be off topic but it ended the same way at as the others, he killed her, left her body in a plastic bag in the middle of nowhere, and escaped in another state.

counting what had happened recently, I'd consider ESSENTIAL to talk about violence against women. at least spend some words on this.

parents do not have to teach daughters how protect themselves, parents MUST teach their sons that women are not men's property. you can't own people.

OF COURSE violence, unfortunately happens everyday, and is absolutely wrong against every individual, beyond sex, religion, race or anything else. but this kind of violence is different, and we do not have to ignore it and say "it's generic violence", because doing this you ignore the cultural background of it, and indirectly you make it happen more and more times.

STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN!

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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

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Happy international day for the elimination of violence against women

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