UNITE to End Violence against Women Campaign

The UNITE to End Violence against Women initiative is a multiyear effort to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls around the world.

The initiative, launched in 2008 under the leadership of the UN Secretary-General, was created to support the civil society led 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign around the world.

Managed by UN Women, UNITE calls on governments, civil society, women’s organizations, young people, the private sector, media, and the UN system to join forces to address the global pandemic of violence against women and girls.

This year, during the 16 Days of Activism, from 25 November to 10 December, UNiTE is drawing attention to the alarming escalation of violence against women under the theme, “Every 10 Minutes, a woman is killed. #NoExcuse. UNiTE to End Violence against Women”. 

The campaign aligns with the broader framework of action to mark the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. 

Read the concept note, available in English, French, and Spanish. 

Read the theme announcement for more information. 

Join the global movement with the #NoExcuse campaign calling for action to:

• End impunity by advocating for and establishing laws and policies that hold perpetrators accountable.

• Adopt, implement and fund National Action Plans to end violence against women and girls. These plans define policy and investment decisions that governments make.

• Invest in prevention and women's rights organizations to ensure rights and access to essential services for survivors.