Join the University of Canberra community as we show our support for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, with our guest speaker UC Distinguished Alumna Dr Skye Saunders. More about Skye here.
UC embodies the ideals of a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all peoples. This event acknowledges the ongoing suffering and mistreatment of women and provides a platform for the University, its people and members of the wider community to declare their support in eliminating violence against women.
Light morning tea and cupcakes will be available.
Join us on Monday 25 November 2019 at 10:30-11:30am on the Northern Concourse wearing something orange to support in eliminating violence against women.
Brief History of the Day
The 25th November has been observed as a day against gender-based violence since 1981. This date was selected to honor the Mirabal sisters, three political activists from the Dominican Republic who were brutally murdered in 1960 by order of the country’s ruler, Rafael Trujillo (1930-1961).
On 20 December 1993, the General Assembly adopts the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women through resolution 48/104, paving the path towards eradicating violence against women and girls worldwide.
Finally, on 7 February 2000, the General Assembly adopts resolution 54/134, officially designating 25 November as the International day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and in doing so, inviting governments, international organizations as well as NGOs to join together and organize activities designed to raise public awareness of the issue every year on that date.
United Nations n.d., International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 25 November, UN, New York, viewed 15 October 2019, https://www.un.org/en/events/endviolenceday/background.shtml