UNITED NATIONS (UN) INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS (16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM).
The United nations (UN) set aside 25th November every year to mark the international day for the elimination of violence against women and girls. This day marks the launch of the 16 days of activism which begins from 25th November and will continue till 10th December 2021, which also marks the international human rights day. Since 2000, the United nations (UN) has set aside these days annually to raise global voices and to take actions to put an end to violence against women and girls (VAWG) in all forms by 2030. Sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) is one of the most devastating human rights violations in our society today against women and girl. Sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) has enormous costs for the survivor's health, safety and well- being which will lead to tremendous costs for society. Women and girls deserve to live without the constant fear of rape, domestic abuse,or other forms of violence. We should discourage the cu...