Secretary-General on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25 November)

Video message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The United Nations is committed to ending all forms of violence against women and girls. These abuses are among the world’s most horrific, persistent and widespread human rights violations, affecting one in every three women in the world. That means someone around you. A family member, a co-worker, a friend. Or even you yourself. Sexual violence against w