Established in 1999 by the United Nations General Assembly, the Day aims to raise awareness among the public and national governments of the importance of combating violence against women and promoting respect for their rights. The choice of November 25 is not accidental, as it marks the beginning of the ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence’, a campaign culminating on December 10 with World Human Rights Day, highlighting the correlation between gender-based violence and human rights violations.
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