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Campaign logoUN Secretary-General's campaign:
United to end the violence against women
. Ban Ki-moon
"Break the silence. When you witness violence against women and girls, do not sit back. Act."
Ban Ki-moon, Secretary - General

Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon
"Break the silence. When you witness violence against women and girls, do not sit back. Act. Advocate. Unite to change the practices and attitudes that incite, perpetrate and condone this violence."

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Orange Day

Orange Day

In 2016, a new global development agenda was accepted by all countries and is applicable to all. Goal 5 of the agenda aims to “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls” and includes specific targets to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls.
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Orange YOUR Neighbourhood

To mark the 16 Days of Activism to End Violence against Women, from 25 November to 10 December, the UNiTE campaign called on people around the world to organize orange events, and turn major land marks orange. The colour symbolizes a brighter future for all women and girls – one free of violence. Read more

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Orange Day

The Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign proclaims every 25th of the month as Orange Day! More information on Orange your World.

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The UNiTE Campaign launches ‘The brave are not violent’ initiative

On Wednesday, 12 July, The UNiTE Campaign launched the initiative “The brave are not violent”, in Quito, Ecuador. The aim is to involve youth in the campaign, encouraging them to become part of the solution to prevent and end violence against women and girls.
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Infographic

Infographic

Infographic: School-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) in Asia-Pacific

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