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UNiTE Campaign Orange Day – Global Action Page

The Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign proclaims every 25th of the month as Orange Day! The first in a series of Orange Days was launched on 25 July last year.

Say NO – UNiTE YouTube Videos: Morocco

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22 February Video of the Week: Women on the Frontline - Morocco

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Home Sweet Home: a song to end domestic violence

The Crocked Monsieur’s was formed from the main members of Sky Blue Pink, an originals band creating music to move the masses.

Women's Soccer Game to Stop Violence Against Women

Women are playing soccer to say: Stop it!!!!!"

Stop violence against women!!

It's not ok, it is just wrong!!!

UN Women welcomes Agreed Conclusions at the Commission on Status of Women

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UN Women welcomes Agreed Conclusions at the Commission on Status of Women Photo credit: UN Women/Catianne Tijerina

15 March 2013

At the conclusion of the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, UN Women welcomes the outcome of the meeting. The Agreed Conclusions are a testimony to the commitment of Member States to do the right thing, to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls.

Opening Remarks by John Hendra, Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director Policy and Programme, UN Women at the Government of Tanzania Side Event “Ending Abuse of Authority for Purposes of Sexual Exploitation (Sextortion): The Experience"

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UN Women Deputy Executive Director John Hendra Photo credit: UN Women

14 March 2013

Thank you Ambassador Ramadhan Mwinyi. Distinguished Panelists, Ladies and Gentlemen;

I’m very pleased to be here today on behalf of UN Women, and at the outset let me thank the Government of Tanzania, and the Tanzania Women Judges Association (TAWJA), for organizing this important side event.

I would also like to commend TAWJA for the excellent and innovative work they have been doing to address and promote women’s rights from within the judiciary, by reaching out to the court system, as well as to the general public.

Action Images: Regional Consultation on Costing Violence against Women and Girls in Siem Reap, Cambodia 23-24 January 2013

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Regional Consultation on Costing Violence against Women and Girls in Siem Reap, Cambodia 23-24 January 2013

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In Palestine, a Centre offers shelter and changes lives for survivors of violence

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“Freedom when I can’t fly” by Rima Issa

13 March 2013

Coming from a village close to Hebron, Mayy* was 19 years old when her family threatened to kill her. She needed protection and arrived at the Mehwar Centre for the Protection and Empowerment of Women and Families.

Mayy was one of the early arrivals. She was the second woman sheltered at the Mehwar Centre, which opened in Bethlehem in 2007. Her transformation from a survivor of violence to that of a self-confident, educated woman was shaped in many ways by her time at the Centre.

Women, Girls and the Hidden Global Health Crisis of Burns

Half of the world’s population, 3 billion people, still use open flames to cook for their families and to heat and light their homes. Accidents are commonplace – with the world’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable people, impoverished women and girls in developing countries, suffering more than half of all burn injuries in the world.

Press Release: UN Women calls on Governments to deliver a concrete roadmap on Ending Violence against Women

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UN Executive Director Michelle Bachelet holds a press conference following the opening of the Commission on the Status of Women on 4 March 2013 at the United Nations Headquarters in NYC. Photo Credit: UN Women/Catianne Tijerina

4 March 2013

On the opening day of the two-week long Commission on the Status of Women— the annual gathering where countries agree on frameworks to address critical issues related to gender equality and women’s rights — UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet urged world leaders to live up to their commitments. The meeting’s focus this year is on one of the biggest global challenges, ending violence against women and girls, which affects up to seven in 10 women worldwide.

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