{"id":16568,"date":"2024-11-25T12:55:56","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T18:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/?p=16568"},"modified":"2026-01-13T13:11:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T19:11:12","slug":"international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/2024\/11\/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women\/","title":{"rendered":"International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women"},"content":{"rendered":"

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed annually on November 25. The United Nations defines violence against women as \u201c<\/span><\/span>any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, <\/span>sexual<\/span> or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, <\/span>coercion<\/span> or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.\u201d<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Globally, the\u00a0<\/span>World Health Organization<\/span><\/a>\u00a0estimates that\u00a0one in three women\u00a0experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, with the majority of these incidents being perpetrated by intimate partners. <\/span>In the US, 36% of US women experience sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime (<\/span>CDC<\/span><\/a>). <\/span>Low-income and minority women face disproportionately higher rates of violence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These statistics highlight the critical need for continued efforts to prevent and respond to violence against women. <\/span>In honor of this day, we have compiled some resources for you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

United Nations: International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women<\/span><\/b> <\/a>
\nThe UN’s webpage for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women highlights the day’s purpose, key themes, and ongoing global efforts to combat violence against women and girls. It provides educational resources, campaign details for\u00a0<\/span>16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence<\/span><\/i><\/a>, and ways individuals and organizations can get involved. For further exploration, visit the site\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Office on Women\u2019s Health: Resources by State<\/span><\/b> <\/a>
\nHHS Office on Women’s Health website has a wealth of <\/span>information about violence against women<\/span><\/a>: information on signs of abuse, laws on violence against women, information on how to help a friend who is being abused, and relationship and safety resources. Worth highlight is its\u00a0<\/span>Resources by State<\/span><\/a> \u00a0page, which lists\u00a0hotlines, shelters, legal assistance, and counseling services tailored to each U.S. state and territory. These resources aim to support survivors, connect them to local help, and offer guidance on safety planning and recovery. <\/span><\/p>\n

The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)<\/span><\/b> <\/a>
\nThe National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) offers resources, training, and advocacy to combat domestic violence and promote prevention. Its website features tools including <\/span>awareness campaigns<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>policy resources<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>educational materials<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>technical assistance<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>research resources and projects<\/span><\/a>. Key initiatives address housing, prevention strategies, and community engagement. NRCDV has numerous programs to support survivors and professionals with training and collaborative projects. They include the <\/span>Domestic Violence Evidence Project<\/span><\/a>, which supports domestic violence prevention and intervention programs, and <\/span>VAWnet.org<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>which serves as NRCDV\u2019s dissemination vehicle for domestic violence information.<\/span> Learn more at\u00a0<\/span>nrcdv.org<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Futures Without Violence<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>
\nFutures Without Violence is a nonprofit focused on ending domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. The site offers resources for prevention, survivor support, and training for professionals like healthcare workers and educators. It emphasizes engaging men, policy advocacy, and global violence prevention, providing tools for communities and organizations to build sustainable violence-free futures. L<\/span>earn more at\u00a0<\/span>futureswithoutviolence.org<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence<\/span><\/b> <\/a>
\nThe National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence<\/a> (NHRCDV), hosted by Futures Without Violence, aims to improve the healthcare system’s response to domestic violence. It provides resources, training, and support for health professionals to help them identify and address domestic violence, offering evidence-based tools and strategies. Resources include:\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n