Unite to End Violence Against Women

THE BUREAU OF WOMEN'S AFFAIRS PRESENTS

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
(IDEVAW)

THEME: Unite to End Violence Against Women: Peace in the Home and in the Society

WEAR THE PURPLE RIBBON TO

COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (IDEVAW) AND THE 16 DAYS OF
ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN.

Each year, NOVEMBER 25 IS OBSERVED AS INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR
THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (IDEVAW).

On this day, women and girls all over the world who are, or have been victims of
violence are remembered.

As a symbolic gesture to mark this year’s unique observation of IDEVAW and the
16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence Campaign, we kindly request that
you wear the purple ribbon throughout the 16 days of scheduled activities
beginning November 25 to December 10.