International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women in 2024

On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we stand in solidarity with the pain of the victims as we honor the resilience of women everywhere and recommit to combating gender-based violence. On this day, we remind the world of the horrific Show more

— Ambassador Michael Herzog (@AmbHerzog) November 25, 2024

Today, on the International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women, I rose to reaffirm our Government’s commitment to ensuring every woman is safe. I’m proud to stand on the side of the House that fights for women’s safety - not the side that uses misogynistic hashtags. Show more

— Lisa Hepfner (@lisahepfner) November 25, 2024

Courageous Sudanese women are standing together to end the epidemic of rape, sexual slavery & GBV. Today – on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - and on all days - we must stand with them to end these atrocities & hold perpetrators accountable.… Show more

— U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello (@USSESudan) November 26, 2024

Every 11 minutes, a woman is killed. Every 8 minutes, a girl is subjected to cutting or FGM. Every 3 seconds, a girl under 18 is married. As we mark Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women & commence 16 Days of Activism, we call for accountability & action to end GBV. Show more

— Samantha Power (@PowerUSAID) November 25, 2024

Seen in Times Square: Tomorrow, November 25, is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 13 Israeli women kidnapped on the brutal October 7 attack are still held captive by Hamas in Gaza: Daniella, Judy, Agam, Liri, Karina, Naama, Romi, Shiri, Emily,… Show more

— Embassy of Israel to the USA (@IsraelinUSA) November 24, 2024

Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed by an intimate partner or family member. Violence against women and girls must end. We all have a role to play in preventing it. More from Show more Slide 1 of 4 - Carousel There is no excuse to violence against women There is no excuse to violence against women From unwomen.org

— United Nations (@UN) November 25, 2024

Today, on the th anniversary of the first Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, delivered a statement in the General Assembly. In 2024, violence against women and girls is still one of the most pervasive human rights violations. An… Show more

— Ireland at UN (@IrishMissionUN) November 25, 2024