International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is a campaign launched by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject to rape, domestic violence and other forms of violence. It's aim is to highlight that the scale and true nature of these issues are often hidden, as well as highlighting support channels which survivors can use to seek help.
As in previous years, this year's campaign launches 16 days of activism to be concluded on the 10th of December 2021 — the day that commemorates International Human Rights Day. Several public events are being coordinated and iconic buildings and landmarks will be 'oranged' to recall the need for a violence-free future.
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This year's theme is
"Orange the World: End Violence Against Women Now!"
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