Understanding the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Designated Day | November 25 |
| Initiated By | Women's rights activists in 1981 |
| UN Resolution | 54/134, adopted in 2000 |
| 2024 Milestone | 25th anniversary of UN designation |
| Key Campaigns | UNiTE, ACT, 16 Days of Activism |
| Global Statistics | 1 in 3 women face physical/sexual violence; 140 women killed daily |
| India Statistics (2022) | 4.45 lakh cases of crimes against women reported |
| Major Crimes in India (2022) | Cruelty by Husband or Relatives (31.4%), Kidnapping & Abduction (19.2%), Rape (7.1%) |
| Incomplete Legal Protections | 37 countries exempt rapists if they marry victims; 49 countries lack laws against domestic violence |
| Impact of Violence | Over 51,100 women victims of femicide in 2023; intimate partners most common perpetrators |
| UN Initiatives | UNiTE Campaign (2008), 16 Days of Activism (Nov 25 - Dec 10), ACT Campaign |
| Forms of Violence | Intimate partner violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, harmful practices (FGM, child marriage) |