Every year, from November 25th (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10th (Human Rights Day), the world unites for UN Women’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Here’s what you need to know about its origins and the state of women’s rights today.
It’s been 25 years since the UN declared 25th November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, but, despite a quarter decade of campaigning, femicide is on the rise.
