International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed on November 25, every year.  According to the United Nations, violence against women implies - any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological destruction or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life. On this day, let us be aware of the significance of women in all respects, and admire women by all means.

This year 2020, the theme of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2020 is "Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!". The UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign focussed on preventing and eliminating violence against women and girls.  Also, this year the day marks the launch of sixteen days of activism which will conclude on 10 December 2020 which is that the International Human Rights Day.

During the coronavirous pandemic, emerging data and reports indicate that all kinds of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence have increased. As per the UN, this is often the Shadow Pandemic which is growing amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Therefore, at the global level, a collective effort should be taken to prevent it. 

The objective behind the celebration of the day is to eradicate and avert the violence against women and girls. The day also targets to take action worldwide to bridge the funding gaps and to ensure the essential services for the survivors of violence during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The day also aims on preventing and collecting data that can improve life-saving services for women and girls.

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