International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Tarihi

December 17, 1999

The Day Becomes Official

A United Nations resolution establishes November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

1981

The Date is Saved

Women attending the Latin American and Caribbean Feminist Encuentros mark November 25 as a day to raise awareness of violence against women.

November 25, 1961

Mirabal sisters Assassinated

Three female Dominican political activists are assassinated. This is the event that will eventually inspire the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.