November 25th has been designated as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today.
 
The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The premise of the day is to raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject to rape, domestic violence and other forms of violence; furthermore, one of the aims of the day is to highlight that the scale and true nature of the issue is often hidden.
 
Gender inequality persists worldwide. Achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls will require more vigorous efforts, including legal frameworks, to counter deeply rooted gender-based discrimination that often results from patriarchal attitudes and related social norms.
 
Let’s all say a pray to end violence against women and girls.
 
Source: www.un.org/en/events/endviolenceday
 
If you or someone you know is being abused, seek help today. In an emergency, please dial 911. For all other help, please call: Illinois Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline 877 TO END DV (877-863-6338), or (877) 863-6339 TTY. They can direct you to the best place for your individual situation.