The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

More+More+ ♦ Published: December 6, 2022; 23:03 ♦ (Vindobona)

The 16 Days of Activism is an annual campaign against gender-based violence that runs from November 25 to December 10, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. There are 20 panels on the outside grills of the French Embassy building in Vienna dedicated to preventing and combating violence against women.

The French Embassy building in Vienna has 20 panels on the outside grills of the building, which focus on preventing and combating violence against women. / Picture: © Wikimedia Commons, Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE

At this time of year, many people are talking about ending violence against women and girls. All over the world, people are taking part in the 16 days of action against gender-based violence to raise awareness and take action on the streets, in schools, offices, villages, and cities. As the 16 days approach, #MeToo and other global movements have made it clear that women around the…