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: “End digital violence against all women and girls”. 

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:

• Governments to pass and enforce laws that criminalize digital violence, protect personal information and strengthen tech sector accountability. 
• Tech companies to ensure platform safety, remove harmful content, enforce codes of conduct and publish transparent reports. 
• Donors to invest in feminist organizations working to end violence against women and digital rights advocates. 
• Individuals to speak out, support survivors, and challenge harmful online norms.