Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - See more at: End Violence against Women - UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women | UN Women ? Headquarters

From Unwomen.org

“From 25 November through 10 December, Human Rights Day, the*16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence*aim to raise public awareness and mobilizing people everywhere to bring about change. This year, the UN Secretary-General’s*UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign*invites you to “Orange the world,” using the colour designated by the UNiTE campaign to symbolize a brighter future without violence. - See more at: End Violence against Women - UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women | UN Women ? Headquarters”

If you wish to take part in the campaign and spread the message with your facebook and twitter followers,
tweet and post about this issue using the hashtags #16days and #OrangetheWorld. Many countries, including India and Egypt, are lighting up their most famous monuments in orange.

You can also retweet posts by @16dayscampaign, @UN @Unwomen, @unicefusa, @HeforShe and @CollectiveShout, as well as all tweets made under the #16days hashtag.

You may use this app to change your profile pic to orange with a sign that says End Violence Against Women End violence against women! - Support Campaign | Twibbon

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