16-Days of activism against gender-based violence

UNITE!

The sad reality is that far too many women lose their lives to domestic violence.
Every year, the UNITE Campaign focuses on a specific theme and this year’s is “UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls”. The campaign calls on citizens to show how much they care about ending violence against women and girls by sharing the actions they are taking to create a world free from violence towards women. This year’s campaign also calls on governments worldwide to share how they are investing in gender-based violence prevention.

In remembrance and honour of these women and girls, our offices have a candle lit which will remain burning for the duration of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25 November–10 December).

The candle stands as a symbol of solidarity and a powerful reminder of the urgent need to end this violence and protect the lives of vulnerable women and girls.