International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – Overview and Profiles of 20 African NGOs
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Observed annually on 25 November, the day aims to raise global awareness and mobilize action to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls.
Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations. Globally, almost one in three women is subjected to physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. Even more alarming, a woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by a partner or family member.