The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is approaching on 25th November 2024, and UN Women along with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) are gearing up to launch the Femicides in 2023: Global Estimates of Female Intimate Partner/Family Member Homicides report. This report will provide the latest data on femicides, highlighting the alarming fact that globally, a woman was killed every 10 minutes in 2023.
To mark this important day, a Media Café will be held on 25th November at 9.30am EAT, where representatives from UN Women East and Southern Africa and UNODC will be present for the launch of the femicide report. The event will take place at the Trademark Hotel and will provide key insights into the issue of femicides.
After the official launch of the report, there will be a press release with key findings, the full report available upon request, and opportunities for interviews with experts in the field. This year also marks 25 years since the UN designated 25th November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, making it a significant milestone to reflect on progress and share best practices in the fight against violence towards women and girls.
As part of the 16 Days of Activism, from 25th November to 10th December, the UN Secretary General’s UNiTE campaign will focus on the theme “Every 10 Minutes, a woman is killed. #NoExcuse. UNiTE to End Violence against Women”. This campaign aims to draw attention to the escalating violence against women and encourage action to end this pervasive issue.
To stay updated on the latest developments and join the online conversation, follow UN Women Africa and use the hashtags #NoExcuse and #16days. A panel discussion on progress and challenges in eliminating violence against women will also be available on UN Women Africa’s YouTube channel.
Let’s come together to raise awareness, take action, and work towards a world where every woman is safe and free from violence. Join us in the fight to end violence against women.
